School Notes

The Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) held its annual Careerand College Fair on Nov. 9. Nearly 1,000 students and over 110 companies,colleges and military branch representatives were in attendance.  Photo:  Sanford School Department  By Carolyn Cadigan  Where do we go from here? On Nov. 9, the Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) held its annual Career and College Fair, which was attended by nearly 1,000 students from SRTC and Sanford High School. Over 110 companies, colleges and military branch representatives were present.…

City of Sanford Board & Committee Openings 

Want to have a say in how things are run in Sanford? The City has a number of openings for volunteers to get involved.  The Airport Advisory Committee has one opening to fill an unexpired term ending 12/31/25 for a Sanford resident who may or may not hold a pilot’s certificate.  The Board of Appeals has four openings, each for a three-year term.  This board hears and decides administrative and dimensional variance appeals and works closely with the Director of…

PASSAGES

Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy David Erickson of Sanford, veteran, loving husband, father and grandfather, died on Nov. 7, 2023, at SMHC in Biddeford. Born on June 22, 1963, in Portland, David grew up in Buxton and graduated from Bonny Eagle High School. He entered the Army out of high school and went on to be a combat veteran who would earn a Bronze Star. He was seriously wounded while serving in Operation Desert Storm and spent many months recuperating…
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Financial Supporters – We Couldn’t Do This Without You  

By:  Lisa Blanchette, SSN Editorial Board Member   Thank you to all who have been reaching out to support the Sanford Springvale News by their kind words, likes and shares of our Facebook posts, volunteering of their time, and especially their financial donations to sustain our work.   Our heartfelt “Thank You” to this week’s donors:  Carol Forbess  Marilyn King  We are working toward our goal of producing a print edition of the Sanford Springvale News, and your contributions will help us…

City Council 11/8 Meeting Summary

By Zendelle Bouchard The Sanford City Council met November 8, 2023. All members were present.   Mayor’s Report  Mayor Becky Brink began the meeting by dedicating the moment of silence to the people of Lewiston. Brink thanked the Sanford Police Department for the team of officers who were sent to Lewiston to help following the recent mass shooting, and for other members of the SPD who stepped in to fill the gap while they were gone. She read a letter of support…

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