Sanford High Marching Band Wins Gold

Sanford High School’s Marching Band took home a Gold Medal for their performance at the Maine Band Director Association’s Finals on October 29, 2022, in Biddeford. The band’s production was entitled “We Are Spartans” and tied the traits of the ancient Spartan Warriors to the character of the City the band represents. Sanford’s proud Director of Bands, Hailey Francoeur, said that this is only the third time in the band’s history that it has achieved gold. Composed of almost 50…
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City Council 11/1 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met November 1, 2022. All members were present. Councilor Jonathan Martell motioned to amend the minutes of the October 18 regular meeting to reflect that the meeting was abruptly adjourned by Mayor Mastraccio without opportunity for other members of the Council to object. The amendment failed by a vote of 2-5, with Councilor Michael Termath joining Councilor Martell. The minutes were then approved without amendment by a vote of 5-2. There was no Mayor’s Report. City…
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3 More Properties Adjudged Dangerous Buildings

At its meeting on November 1, 2022, the Sanford City Council held hearings and adjudged three buildings in town to be Dangerous Buildings under state statute. The term Dangerous Buildings also includes properties that are found to be a public nuisance. The three properties are the single-family home at 19 Winter St., and commercial buildings at 1115 Main St. and 554 Main St. 19 Winter St., which is owned by Mark Pombriant, has been vacant since a fire in 2006.…
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Holly Daze Parade Set for December 2

At its meeting on November 1, 2022, the Sanford City Council approved a new, shorter route for this year’s Holly Daze Parade, as well as other changes to make the event safer for attendees. The parade is scheduled for Friday night, December 2, and will start at 5:30 pm, followed by the tree lighting in Central Park at around 6:15 pm. Possible changes to the route, or perhaps forgoing the parade altogether in favor of a bigger tree-lighting ceremony, had…
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Meet the District 143 Candidates

All the candidates for Sanford’s three state legislative districts appeared at Candidates Night on October 12, 2022, and answered questions from moderators Shawn Sullivan and Tammy Wells. The candidates for District 143, which represents South Sanford and part of central Sanford (see maps below), are Republican AnnMarie Fredericks and Democrat Wes Davie. Each candidate began with an opening statement. Mr. Davie has lived in Sanford 16 years, and he and his wife have raised their four children here. He has…
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