Sanford’s Elementary Schools Off to a Strong Start

By Kendra Williams At its Sept. 16 meeting, the School Committee heard from the principals of the P-K to grade 4 elementary schools and the special education director. Sanford Pride School: The current enrollment is 384 students in 22 classrooms. Principal Susan Inman noted the year is off to a positive beginning. New this year will be after school clubs on Tuesdays for third and fourth graders. Some potential projects and enrichment activities have been identified. Also new will be…

Passages

Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Vernon Nelson Bowden, 49, passed away on Aug. 26, 2024, in Sanford. He was born Feb. 20, 1975, in Portland, the son of Vernon Bowden and Ruth Winslow. Vernon enjoyed baseball and football, playing during his junior high and high school years. His favorite teams were the 49ers and Patriots for football and the Red Sox for baseball. He enjoyed fishing and being with friends and family. Vern is survived by his dad Vernon Bowden;…

Sanford on Stage Sizzles with Song

By Kristi King Local talent was on full display Sept. 14 at the Sanford Performing Arts Center as ten musical performances were showcased during the Sanford on Stage event hosted by the Sanford Arts Commission. More than 100 audience members, including a huge following of family and friends, enjoyed the wide array of talented singers during a flawless production emceed by SPAC Director Brett Williams. Melissa Alipalo of the Arts Commission announced that the event had raised $1,000 for the…

Kitty Korner

Available for Adoption at Another Chance Rescue Introducing Gilmore and Sookie. They are approximately eight weeks old and are part of a litter of four, along with their siblings, Rory and Loralai. They were rescued from Berwick and will need someone with patience and a calm home to gain their trust. They will allow you to pet them but are still very afraid. We would like to see them adopted in pairs.  See more information about Another Chance Rescue on…

Real Estate Transactions

Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan 9/9, 54 Cottage St., 7-room Bungalow, 4 bed/1 bath, bedroom and laundry on first floor, unfinished basement, detached 1-car garage, deck, porch, fenced yard, intown, $276,500 (pictured above) 9/9, 81 Bateman St., 9-room Ranch, 4 bed/1.5 bath, primary bedroom with ensuite, sunroom, family room, attic, finished walk-out basement, attached 2-car garage, deck, $410,000 9/9, 49 Siddall Rd., 9-room Raised Ranch, 2 bed/3 bath, primary bedroom with ensuite, two kitchens, pantry, family room, bonus room, laundry on…

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