Sanford Schools Ready for a New Year

Photo Pixabay By Kendra Williams Final preparations for the start of the 24/25 school year were the primary focus of the School Committee’s meeting on Aug. 19. Since then, fall athletics have begun and schools have held open houses. New teacher orientation, a staff welcome and an in-service day have taken place. Several new professional staff positions were filled over the summer with what Superintendent Matt Nelson described as outstanding candidates. Maintenance and custodial staff have been hard at work…

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Some of this year’s Summer Reading Program winners with their hard-earned Portland Sea Dogs tickets in hand. Photo: Goodall Library Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Top readers reap rewards: Goodall Library announced the winners of the 2024 Summer Reading Program. The top readers are: Beau W. (age 0-5), Calvin D. (age 6-12), Liam L. (age 13-17), and Jon B. (adults). There were also two raffle winners: Alice H. (Amazon gift card) and Lisa J. (book bundle). This summer’s program attracted over…

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Photo: Sanford School Department Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan Say cheese on SHS Picture Day: School pictures for Sanford High School freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be taken on Sept. 3 (freshmen) and Sept. 4 (sophomores and juniors) by Studio by the Pond, 75 Main St., Springvale. Online orders must be pre-ordered by Sept. 21. Link to the order form here to order online or print an order. The event access code is shsfallpictures24. Flower fundraiser celebrates fall: The fall mum…

City Council August 20 Meeting Summary

Councilor Pete Tranchemontagne explains how to access information about the proposed new fire stations. Photo: City of Sanford By Renée Morin and Zendelle Bouchard The Sanford City Council discussed the Nov. 5 fire station referendum, approved a public safety policy and heard updates on homeless encampments, public works projects and other city business at its Aug. 20 meeting. All councilors were present. Fire Station Proposal The council formally approved the referendum question seeking approval of a $42.5 million bond package…

SHS Athletic Hall of Honor announces first class of inductees

By Sam Bonsey The Sanford High School Athletics Hall of Honor Committee recently announced its first class of inductees. The inductees are Paul Belanger (Class of 1977), Kevin Bougie (Class of 2000), John Caramihalis (Class of 1949), Michael Caramihalis (Class of 1980), John Cochin (Class of 1955), Roland Cote (Class of 1961), Tony Matoin (Class of 1979), Nicholas C. Scaccia (Class of 1967), and Jennifer (Roberts) Zarkoskie (Class of 2010). The nine inductees will be honored in a ceremony on…

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