City Council Sept. 17 Meeting Summary

By Zendelle Bouchard New Assistant At its regular meeting on Sept. 17, the Sanford City Council voted to confirm City Manager Steve Buck’s appointment of Michelle LaBree to the newly created position of assistant city manager. Buck said LaBree was chosen from a field of 22 applicants. She has more than 20 years of experience in local government and most recently worked as deputy county administrator and human resource director for Penobscot County. She has extensive experience in emergency management…
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School Notes

Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Getting to know you, getting to know all about you: In her debut article for The Spartan Times, writer Lexi Hayward sat down for a conversation with Tracy Gibson, the new principal at Sanford High School. Gibson, who started out years ago as a classroom teacher in Sanford, discusses her career, family, interests, and goals for the school year. Read the full story here. https://spartan-times.com/2024/09/16/introducing-our-new-principal-mrs-gibson/ Free, nutritious food to help students fill the meal gap: Spart…
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Sports Notes

Compiled by Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator SHS Football, Soccer and Field Hockey teams dominant in victory Scott Robitaille ran for a touchdown and threw for another to help lead the Sanford Spartans to a 35-25 win over Scarborough on Friday, September 13. Rhylen Avery ran for touchdowns of 63 yards and 38 yards, while Jayden Franco and Joshua Callahan also scored for Sanford. The girls’ soccer team trounced Thornton Academy 8-0 on Tuesday, September 10, behind four goals…
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Out in the Woods

Pokeweed: Look But Don’t Touch, or Eat Raw By Kevin McKeon, Maine Master Naturalist Properly prepared, American pokeweed can be used in pies, salves, dye and ink. It was even sold in food stores until the Allen Canning Co. of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, closed about 10 years ago. But it’s important to remember that this common weed must be prepared properly. Otherwise, it can be deadly. American pokeweed is found at forest edges, under power lines, and in fencerows, pastures,…
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Exciting Events Coming to Smitty’s Cinema & GameLAB

By Brian Boisvert Looking for a way to break out of your routine next week? Look no further than Smitty's Cinema & GameLAB (1327 Main Street, Sanford). While most know that Smitty's is a fantastic choice for a night at the movies, dining on pub favorites, bowling or to enjoy some arcade games, they also offer incredible live events like comedy shows and an exciting night of music bingo. In addition to all that fun, here's a look at the…
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