Dennis Woodruff: Candidate for City Council

The three candidates to fill the vacant seat on the City Council were asked to submit a statement of 500 words or less on what they think are the three greatest challenges facing Sanford and how they would address those challenges as a member of the City Council. They were asked to be as specific as possible. As a candidate for a position on the City Council, I have been asked to provide a statement relating to what issues I…

Nathan Hitchcock: Candidate for City Council

The three candidates to fill the vacant seat on the City Council were asked to submit a statement of 500 words or less on what they think are the three greatest challenges facing Sanford and how they would address those challenges as a member of the City Council. They were asked to be as specific as possible. While I think our city is well on its way to success, I think we can make more progress by focusing on our key challenges.…

Michael Termath: Candidate for City Council

The three candidates to fill the vacant seat on the City Council were asked to submit a statement of 500 words or less on what they think are the three greatest challenges facing Sanford and how they would address those challenges as a member of the City Council. They were asked to be as specific as possible. The biggest issue that prompted me to run for office is Economic Development in Sanford/Springvale. Sanford is regarded as being “The Heart of York County.”…
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School Committee Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met May 23, 2022. Committee member Jonathan Mapes was absent, all others were present. Public Comments Victor Van Gieson spoke about difficulties his children have had getting the classes they wanted or needed at Sanford High School. He said one of his kids had to go outside of the school system to get a class needed to graduate, while another wasn’t able to take a shop class because he wasn’t enrolled in SRTC. “The way the…

News Notes: May 22, 2022

The Trafton Center’s Brush Strokes art group has put together a wonderful art exhibit with all proceeds benefiting the people of Ukraine. Stop by Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to see their work and purchase some original pieces. The Trafton Center is located at 19 Elm St., next door to the Sanford Elks Lodge. The 8 gallon PAYT bags are expected to be back in stock at local stores this week. The Maine Department of Education…

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