School Budget Request Will Include Expansion of Pre-K and BRIDGE Programs

If Approved, Willard School Will Become the New Home of BRIDGE and Sanford Community Adult Education Sanford School Committee members informally voiced their approval of a proposed budget for 2022-23 at a workshop on Monday, February 14. The official vote will come at the next regular School Committee meeting on February 28. The proposed budget includes expansion of the Pre-Kindergarten program to serve more of Sanford’s youngest students, as well as an expansion of the successful BRIDGE program that serves…

Police Log Digest: January 30 – February 5, 2022

Sunday, January 30, there were no arrests or summonses. Among the calls Sanford Police responded to were a sex offense on Main St., a report of vandalism on Palace Dr., and a stolen vehicle on Riverside Ave. Peace was restored to a domestic disturbance on Kent St. On Monday, January 31, officers responded to an assault in progress on High St., where a 41-year-old Wells resident was summonsed for assault and threatening. A disturbance on Pleasant St. in Springvale led…

People Around Town: February 13, 2022

The University of Maine has released its Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester. The following Sanford and Springvale residents made the Dean's List: Ethan Arrowsmith, Caitlyn Beaulieu, Jade Bellavance, Joe Binette, Jacob Cao, Megan Charrier, Peter Cusack, Kara Frasier, Adam Genereux, Jason Gil, Hanna Goulet, Steve Hanselmann, Aurora Hodgdon, Daniel Khat, Dawson Knapp, Dominic Lagace, Lauren Lapierre, Megan O'Connell, Niraj Patel, Kassie Plante, Chad Rosander, Joshua Sirois, Kyla Terril, Mackenzie Townsend, Khang Truong and Josh Webber. Superintendent of Schools…

News Notes: February 13, 2022

Having a hard time affording food and supplies for your pets? The Pittie Posse Pet Food Pantry at York County Shelter Programs can help. Twice a month, items including canned and dry food, kitty litter, treats, toys and more are available at the YCSP food pantry, 5 Swett's Bridge Rd. in Alfred. The pet pantry is held on the first Tuesday and the third Friday of each month, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In 2021, the pet food pantry…

Library Corner: Goodall

Upcoming Events & Programs Please Note that Goodall Library will be closed on Monday February 21st, 2022 for President's Day. Valentine Craft Kits are available all month in the library front lobby, while supplies last. Each kit contains a paper craft, puzzle card, stick-on hearts, and other fun pieces to create your own valentines. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Kids Read to Dogs: Thu Feb 24th from 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Gain confidence in reading by sharing a story with a…

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