People Around Town: July 3, 2022

Louis and Lorraine Melanson, pictured above, were honored by the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council as Family of the Month for June 2022. Louis and Lorraine have been married for 66 years. Read more about them here. Sanford lost a valued member of the community this week with the passing of Demitrios "Jimmy" Gatzogiannis, owner of the Sanford House of Pizza. He was 87. Read his full obituary here. Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of Maine CDC, was at the…

Springvale Library Corner: July 2022

by Springvale Library Staff Announcements There will be no Book Group, Cook the Book or Teen Tag during the month of July. These programs will return in August. Legacy Lane Farm Petting Zoo will be on the library lawn on Friday, July 15th from 3:00-4:00 pm. In some countries, having a goat can save a village. Enjoy meeting and petting a few goats, sheep, ducks, and rabbits. This program is generously sponsored by the Giancola Family Charitable Fund. Music on the…

Sports Notes: July 3, 2022

Curley's defeated Genest on Friday to become Sanford Babe Ruth Champs for 2022. In the end-of-season awards, Ryan Merrifield (pictured below) was presented the AJ Davis Award, given to a player who gives 110%, and who lifts everyone up and lives their life to the fullest with passion, enthusiasm, and optimism. Brady Adams, Isaiah Cole, Tyler Sevigny, and Judd Rand won the Tylar Burgess MVP award, given to one player on each team in recognition of their success on the…

Hot Car – Hot Dog!

by Lauren Masellas, Animal Control Officer I know we are all thoroughly enjoying the summer! But there are some important safe guards for not only ourselves in the heat, but our pets as well. And they are surprisingly similar…but let’s start with the facts: there are multiple state laws that address animals and the weather. It is a cruelty violation if one “Deprives an animal that the person owns or possesses of necessary…protection from the weather…” The law goes on…

Good News From Sanford Schools: June 26, 2022

Congratulations to the Sanford High School Class of 2022! You can watch the full graduation ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SksDb7v2SqI. Parade of the graduates at Carl J. Lamb School. The big kids weren't the only ones who graduated in June. All Friends Learning Center Preschool had their graduation at Nasson Little Theatre. Campers in SRTC's Middle School Camp had a great week! Here are some photos from the Law Enforcement and STEM A programs. On May 35, the Sanford High School AP…

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