Scam Alert

An example of a new imposter email trying to lure potential Social Security retirement applicants to a fraudulent site. Photo: Social Security Administration Don’t Fall for New Social Security Scam Press Release The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently warned of a new scam tactic where cyber criminals are using fake e-mails to lure potential retirement applicants to a fraudulent website to apply for benefits. The email appears to be from SSA with the subject line “Claim Benefits!” and states “Important:…

Honor Society Students to Showcase Talents

The National Honor Society By Grace Pearson, Sanford High School Senior Sanford High School’s NHS is preparing for the annual variety show, this year titled, the “Spartan Showcase.” The show will take place on April 16, at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. Money raised at the show will go toward funding for the NHS. $5 admission, or $2 for students and seniors. Students from the high school will perform to show off their special talents and skills and community members are…

Sanford High School Theater Company Presents ‘Grease’ – March 28–30

The T-Birds perform Greased Lightnin’. L to R: Lydia Treadwell, Jakob Bendel, Tim McGee, Austin Glidden, Josh Fogarty, Jack VanGieson, Ben Terril, Oakley O’Keefe. (Missing: Braeden Landry) Press Release Sanford High School Theater Company is bringing the electrifying energy of Grease to the stage at the Sanford Performing Arts Center! Join us for a rockin’ good time as we travel back to the 1950s with this beloved musical, packed with unforgettable songs, high-energy dance numbers, and a few surprises along…

Out in the woods

Snow fleas on a finger. Photo: Roy Lukes Winter Fleas Eat Bark, Don’t Bite By Kevin McKeon, Maine Master Naturalist During our winter walks along a warm, thawing snowpack, we occasionally notice black specks that seem to be moving. A closer look will reveal that we’re watching a swarm of snow fleas, a species of springtail and a common warm winter day sight. Their name is a bit misleading: They don’t bite, but like the bane of dogs, will jump…

Basketball Face-Off – Staff vs. First Responders

The Staff vs. First Responders basketball game drew an impressive crowd at Sanford Pride Elementary’s gymnasium. Photo: Sanford School Department By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communication Coordinator The Sanford Pride Elementary gymnasium was filled with excitement and community spirit last Thursday, March 13, as teachers and staff faced off against local first responders in a charity basketball game that brought together all three elementary schools in the district. The annual Staff vs. First Responders basketball game drew an impressive crowd…

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