Partners Bank Fuels Community Giving

Press Release In an effort to help keep residents of Maine and New Hampshire warm this winter, Partners Bank collaborated with Maine’s Channel 8 WMTW and Maine’s United Way partner program, Keep ME Warm, in what has proven to be a successful campaign to raise both awareness and funds for the cause of heating assistance through southern Maine and New Hampshire. The campaign, titled “Heat Week,” sponsored by Partners Bank and WMTW, took place from December 5 through December 9,…

School Committee 12/19 Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met December 19, 2022. Jen Davie was absent, all other members were present. The minutes of previous meetings were approved. Public Comments Four students who are enrolled in Advanced Placement classes at Sanford High School spoke to express their concerns about the switch to a five-block schedule starting next year. As part of the change, AP classes will be reduced in length and will be held every other day instead of every day. The students’ concerns…

City Council 12/20 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met December 20, 2022. Councilor Michael Termath was absent, all others were present. The minutes of the December 6 meeting were approved with one spelling correction. Mayor’s Report There was no Mayor’s Report. Deputy Mayor Maura Herlihy and Mayor-Elect Becky Brink presented Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio with a Maine flag pin as a token of appreciation for her two years of leadership. Ms. Herlihy read a proclamation recognizing Mayor Mastraccio for her years of service to the…
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News Notes: December 18, 2022

Toy Distribution: The weather this weekend didn’t stop the hardworking elves from Toys for Tots of Southern York County. The annual toy distribution was held at Curtis Lake Church thanks to the many volunteers and many generous donors. Scouts USA Troop 327 is doing its second annual Christmas Tree Pickup Fundraiser. They work with a local business to reuse your discarded Christmas tree and turn it into wood chips. So don’t just toss that tree! For a $15 donation, repurpose…

Christmas 2022 Church Services

Calvary Baptist Church, 47 High St. Christmas Eve: service at 6:00 pm Christmas Day: service at 10:30 am All services are livestreamed and archived at youtube.com/channel/UCYyT0wGu05KIZjuTciWCN-Q. Crossroads United Methodist Church, 15 Grammar Rd. Christmas Eve: service at 5:00 pm Curtis Lake Church, 38 Westview Dr. Friday, December 23: service at 6:30 pm Christmas Eve: services at 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm Christmas Day: services at 8:45 am and 10:30 am All services are livestreamed at curtislake.online.church and on Facebook. First…

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