School Committee 9/19 Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met Monday, September 19, 2022. All members were present. The minutes of the August 12, 2022 meetings were approved. There were no public comments. Communications SHS Accreditation: Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson reported on a letter from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges’ Commission on Public Schools. They accepted Sanford High School’s five-year progress report and have continued the school’s accreditation. Some of the things the Commission was pleased to learn about SHS were…

SPAC’s 2022-23 Schedule

The Sanford Performing Arts Center announced its smashing lineup of Spotlight Series and student performances for the 2022-23 season with a full-color catalog that landed in local mailboxes this week. The Partners Bank Spotlight Series of world-class shows kicks off October 22 with afternoon and evening performances of Giselle by the Portland Ballet. The tale of "love and betrayal, life and death, vengeance and forgiveness" is the perfect ballet for a crisp fall evening. Friday October 28, the Rodney Marsalis…

Stephen Emery Eastman Memorial Park Dedicated

The Sanford-Springvale Historical Society had a beautiful sunny day for the dedication of the adjoining park on Saturday, September 17, 2022. A large crowd assembled to hear brief remarks. SSHS President Harland Eastman welcomed everyone to the Park, which was dedicated to the memory of his son Stephen, who passed away this past spring after a battle with cancer. Stephen Emery Eastman was a member of the Historical Society’s Board of Directors, and a generous benefactor to the SSHS. He…
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News Notes: September 18, 2022

There was a great turnout for the 2nd Annual Heart, Peace and Love For Kids 5K Walk which started from Gowen Park on Saturday, September 17. Many Sanford businesses and organizations helped sponsor the event, which raised money for Chace Fromwiller in his fight against cancer. The Sanford Elks MCCP Committee had a fantastic weekend of events on September 9-10, beginning with their Night For a Cause featuring Mystery Boxes, Bucket Raffle, Silent and Live Auction. DJ Dick Fredette provided…

Spartans Home Games Schedule: September 19-25, 2022

Monday, September 19 3:45pm: Soccer: Girls 7th Grade vs. Saco at Cobb Stadium4:30pm: Soccer: Boys JV vs. Thornton Academy at Sanford High School Alumni Stadium4:45pm: Soccer: Girls 8th Grade vs. Saco at Cobb Stadium6:30pm: Soccer: Boys Varsity vs. Thornton Academy at Alumni Stadium Wednesday, September 21 3:30pm: Field Hockey: Girls 7th Grade vs. York at Blouin Field5:00pm: Field Hockey: Girls 8th Grade vs. York at Blouin Field6:00pm: Field Hockey: Girls Varsity vs. Bonny Eagle at Alumni Stadium Thursday, September 22 4:30pm: Soccer: Boys JV vs. Bonny Eagle…

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