News Notes: October 15, 2023 

By Carolyn Cadigan  Library services coming together at new temporary location: The new book drop at the Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library has arrived. Now you can drop off items to return 24/7 at their new location in Shaw’s Plaza. Please do not use the book drop at the Main St. location until construction is done and they are officially back in operation there. In addition, some library activities will resume this week: Story Times on Oct. 17 and the…
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Marching Band Looking Forward to Hosting Finals 

By Sam Bonsey, Communications Coordinator, Sanford School Department  Sanford is hosting the Maine Marching Band Finals this year on Saturday, Oct. 28. It follows five regular shows in the Maine Band Directors Association circuit, which Sanford participates in.  "I'm really looking forward to the final show here in Sanford," said Quang Lam, a SHS junior in the band. "Usually, the last show is the best, not only for us but for all of the other schools as well, but having…
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Community Calendar: Oct. 16-22, 2023 

Complied by Lisa Blanchette, Events Editor  Visit our Events Calendar for details on all these events and events to come.   Monday, Oct. 16  Pumpkin Decorating at Pleasant Street Free Baptist Church, 10-11 am, 10 Pleasant St., Springvale  Mindfulness & Sound Therapy with Sarah Daigle, 5:30-6:30 pm, Springvale Public Library, 443 Main St., Springvale  Tuesday, Oct. 17  Site Plan Review Committee Meeting, 9 am, Sanford City Hall, 919 Main St.  City Council Meeting, 6 pm, Sanford City Hall, 919 Main St. …
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2023 Homecoming Parade 

By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communication Coordinator  Sanford High School celebrated Homecoming Week October 9-13, with spirit days throughout the week, culminating in a pep rally on Friday. The Student Council hosted the homecoming parade on Friday afternoon. The parade is a long-standing tradition in Sanford and has received tremendous community support throughout the years. The enthusiastic participation proved this year was no exception. The student floats at the parade were designed around the theme of “Children’s Storybooks.”  Check out…
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City Council Candidates Q&A 

On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Sanford and Springvale voters will go to the polls to cast ballots for City Council, School Committee, Water District Trustee and Sewerage District Trustee. The City Council races are the only ones contested; candidates in the other three races are incumbents running unopposed.  There are three seats up for grabs on the City Council. Incumbents Maura Herlihy and Jonathan Martell, and challenger Oliver Jones III are vying for two three-year terms. Incumbent Nathan Hitchcock is…
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