Goodall Library To Receive $3 Million For Expansion

The staff of the Goodall Library announced December 27, 2022 that thanks to joint efforts from US Representative Chellie Pingree, Senator Susan Collins, and Senator Angus King, the Library will receive $3 million to renovate and expand the building to better serve the community. The Library was also the recipient of a bequest from a local estate this year earmarked for the project. Between the federal funding, the bequest and the Library's fundraising efforts, they hope to have enough to…

Historic Sweat Homestead To Become Mousam Way Land Trust’s New HQ

The 1777 farm and homestead of Reverend Moses Sweat will become the new headquarters of the Mousam Way Land Trust following a bequest of 100 acres of land and the historic home located on lower School St. The bequest was made by Virginia Hurd Morin, a Sanford native who passed away earlier this year at the age of 99. The gift of the properties was unexpected, according to Bud Johnston, President of the Land Trust. Mrs. Morin also provided one…

News Notes: December 24, 2022

The Sanford High School Marching Band took part in the Wells Christmas Parade on December 11, forging an alliance with the Wells High School Band to perform the National Anthem together. Want to know what else is happening in Sanford schools? The latest issue of the Sanford Spotlight newsletter is out now at https://www.sanford.org/o/sanford-school-department/page/sanford-spotlight-newsletter. The Sanford Police Department announced some personnel changes this week. Deputy Chief Tim Strout has retired after 34 years of service with the SPD. During his…

Spartans Home Games Schedule: December 26, 2022 – January 1, 2023

Wednesday, December 28 11:00am: Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Kennebunk at Sanford High School Partners Bank Competition Gym (Time Changed) Friday, December 30 11:00am: Basketball: Girls JV vs. South Portland at SHS 12:30pm: Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. South Portland at SHS 6:00pm: Swimming: Girls & Boys Varsity (Massabesic/Sanford) Meet vs. Multiple Schools at Sanford-Springvale YMCA (WU 5p SPLASH 6) Schedules are subject to change. Call 324-8080 and select #1 for game announcements and cancellations. See the entire schedule of games and…

Win Big in the Music Boosters 2023 Raffle

Press Release The students and parents of the Sanford Schools Music Department have arranged an amazing fundraiser – a raffle with over $3,300 in possible prizes and up to 38 chances to win for every entry! Prizes will be drawn each day in February and there are also some days with TWO prizes, and even BONUS prizes! Why? Why not? Each day has a different theme. For example: Every Wednesday the winner will win Breakfast, Lunch AND Dinner at a…

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