Cooperative Extension Offers Training Programs

Press Release University of Maine Cooperative Extension in York County is accepting applications for the 2022 Master Gardener Volunteer training that begins October 24. The 2022 Master Gardener Volunteer training includes self-paced online learning modules along with live virtual sessions with horticultural experts from across the state. Designed to train volunteers for horticulture and food system-related community service projects, topics include vegetable and fruit production; plants for the Maine landscape; soil health and composting; pesticide safety; and food security. Participants…
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Spartans Home Games: August 22-28, 2022

Monday, August 22 Soccer: Boys Varsity Scrimmage, 4:30 p.m. vs. Marshwood at Sanford High School Alumni Stadium Thursday, August 25 Soccer: Girls Varsity Scrimmage, 4:30 p.m. vs. North Yarmouth at Alumni StadiumSoccer: Boys Varsity Scrimmage, 6:00 p.m. vs. Traip Academy Friday, August 26 Cheerleading: Varsity Game, 7:00pm vs. Biddeford at SHSFootball: Varsity Game, 7:00pm vs. Biddeford at Alumni Stadium Schedules are subject to change. Call 324-8080 and select #1 for game announcements and cancellations. See the entire schedule of games…
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City Council 8/16 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met August 16, 2022. All members were present. Mayor’s Report / Subcommittee Reports Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio reported on last week’s Municipal Operations and Property Subcommittee meeting (see this story) and Public Safety Subcommittee meeting (see this story). She said the Fire Station Feasibility Committee toured the new Brunswick Fire Station and has plans to tour the Wells station soon. She asked that residents send cards to Chace Fromwiller, who is in Seattle undergoing cancer treatment. His…
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Charter Amendments Finalized for November Vote

At its meeting on August 16, 2022, the City Council reviewed the final language of proposed amendments to the City Charter, and voted to put them on the ballot in November. Budget Committee: Amendment #2 would eliminate the Budget Committee and replace all references to it in the Charter with the City Council. It would maintain the minimum 4% Capital Investment Program in the current Charter, with a minimum of 50% of the CIP dedicated to non-rolling stock infrastructure, but…
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School Committee 8/15 Meeting Notes

The Sanford School Committee met August 15, 2022. All members were present. There were no public comments or communications. Committee Reports Scheduling Advisory: Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson reported that the Scheduling Advisory Committee met at the end of June to review survey results from staff and students. They will meet next on August 22 to begin using that data to build schedules. The goal is to bring any recommended schedule changes to the School Committee in fall or early…
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