School News Notes: October 30, 2022

The Sanford Spartans Marching Band took GOLD at the Maine Band Directors’ Association Marching Band Finals on October 29 at Waterhouse Field in Biddeford. This is the 2nd Gold Medal in SHS Marching Band history. Upon their return, they got an escort from the Sanford Police and Fire Departments. Congratulations to band Director Hailey Francoeur and all the band members! The Sanford High School/Sanford Regional Technical Center Scheduling Advisory Committee is presenting an overview of their findings from a year-long…

News Notes: October 30, 2022

Waban’s Annual Fund Drive is going on now. Your donation, large or small, will make a great difference in the life of someone who has an intellectual disability. Please consider a donation to Waban today! You can donate online here, by phone at 207-324-7955, or at the office at 5 Dunaway Dr. The Main Street Memo is the City of Sanford’s new e-newsletter. The first edition is available now, and includes a Voter’s Guide to the November 8th Referendum Questions,…

People Around Town: October 27, 2022

This past week, Sanford firefighters trained on extrication procedures. The vehicle was provided by Chandler’s Automotive and Towing. Joshua Rousseau, pictured below with SCAE Director Jayne Perkins, is the latest graduate to earn his high school credential from Sanford Community Adult Education. Congratulations! The torch, or rather the lobster, has been passed! Goodall Library has welcomed Miss Lexi as the new Children's Librarian for ages 0-12, taking over from Miss Nicole who has been promoted to Assistant Director. Miss Nicole…

News Notes: October 27, 2022

Partners Bank has chosen the photos for its 2023 calendar, and now is your chance to vote for your favorite! One was taken right here in Sanford. Voting is open through October 30 at https://www.partners.bank/partners-bank-2023-calendar-photo-contest-voting/. Looking for a fun and safe place to take your little trick or treaters? Come join the residents and staff at Summer Commons for their 2nd Haunted Courtyard Stroll on Sunday, October 30 from 5:30-. It will be hosted in the outdoor August courtyard. They…

The 5-Year Plan for Sanford’s Roads

At the City Council’s workshop on roads held October 25, 2022, Public Works Director Matt Hill made a presentation on the City’s plan for road maintenance and construction for the next five years. The recent award of the $25 million federal RAISE Grant to reconstruct Sanford’s downtown streets, made possible by a close partnership with MaineDOT, allows the City to stretch local resources to go as far as possible for the benefit of all residents. Five Year Plan The long-range…

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