Passages

Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy Art Corale, 78, of Sanford was born on June 2, 1946, and died on Dec. 12, 2024. He was awarded the Purple Heart for service in the Vietnam War. Funeral services were held at the Southern Maine Veteran’s Cemetery in Springvale, on December 19, 2024 Doris B. Gagne of Sanford passed away peacefully on Dec. 7, 2024. She was born in Sanford on July 15, 1928, one of four daughters of Bill and Rose (Dubois)…

Real Estate Transactions

7 Bateman St. (12/6 closing, listed below) Photo: Google Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan 12/6, 7 Bateman St., 5-room Ranch, 2 bed/1 bath, full walkout basement, deck, intown, $225,000 (pictured above) 12/10, 14 Rock Pond Rd., #14, 6-room Cape-style condominium, 3 bed/2 bath, end unit, open concept kitchen and living room, pantry, bedroom on first floor, bonus room over garage, laundry on second floor, slab, attached 1-car garage, patio, built in 2024, $389,000 12/13, 106Westview Dr., 5-room Ranch, 3 bed/2 bath,…

Photo of the Week

Sanford Middle School students’ creative display earns them a shoutout from Coy Wire, anchor of CNN10, a national news show for middle and high school students. Photo: Sanford School Department

Community Calendar: Dec. 14-22, 2024 

Compiled by Lisa Blanchette Visit our Events Calendar for details on these and future events. ONGOING Partners Bank, Winter Coat Drive, through Dec. 14 Nasson Community Center & Little Theatre, “Mary Poppins,” through Dec 15 Aroma Joe’s, Chance the Chill, through Dec. 15 SRTC Plants Plus, Botanical Bonanza, through Dec. 20 Partners Bank, Trent’s Tree 2024 Stay; For Life’s holiday project, through Jan. 5 Saturday, Dec. 14 Pancakes with Santa, 7:00-10:30 am, Ted’s Fried Clams, 890 Main St. Hott Mess…

LaBree: The Fresh Face at City Hall

Part of Michelle LaBree’s job as assistant city manager is dealing with hazardous buildings, like this house on Pleasant Street that will be demolished in coming months. Photo: Quinnly Raducha By Quinnly Raducha, UNE Community News Fellow Michelle LaBree is the first person to hold the position of assistant city manager in Sanford, and she expects to bring a new perspective to the work. LaBree, 51, grew up in the Bangor area and filled several roles in Penobscot County government,…

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