Sanford Teen Part of Prize-Winning Video Team

Sanford resident Renée (Reny) Morin, was part of a team that produced the first-prize winning video in a competition for kids, winning $50,000 for their school. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in partnership with the Maine Department of Education (DOE), announced the contest on November 3, inviting Maine youth ages 5 to 17 to submit 30-second videos that they believed would encourage other children, along with their parents, to get a COVID-19 vaccine. “I wanted to…
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City Council 12/7 Meeting Summary

The Sanford City Council met Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Councilors Luke Lanigan and John Tuttle were absent with notice. Councilor Bob Stackpole led the Pledge of Allegiance and asked for a moment of silence. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved. Mayor’s Report There were no Subcommittee meetings the previous week on which to report. Mayor Anne-Marie Mastraccio read a letter from Angela LeBlanc, Development Chair for the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Association, thanking the City for the…
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2021 Holiday Shopping Guide, Part 2

Find Beautiful Gifts with Style and Sparkle - Right Here in Sanford! Our Holiday Shopping Guide continues with suggestions for fashion and fun. No need to worry about supply-chain problems - it's all at our local retailers, right now, with great service and at great prices! Have you been in Craft Gallery lately? It was our first trip there and wow, what a hidden gem! The store is chock full of cozy décor and gift items for the homebody on…
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2021 Holiday Shopping Guide, Part 1

Find Great Gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiast and Home Handyperson - Right Here in Town! Tucked in among the nuts and bolts, cans of paint and bags of ice melt, Sanford’s hardware and home stores offer a surprising number of really great gift ideas. And no need to wander the big-box aisles in search of someone to help you. The “little guys” have everything you need for a happy holiday - and they know where it is! Wilbur G. Shaw…
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School Committee Meeting Summary: December 6

The Sanford School Committee met Monday, December 6, 2021. All members were present except Vice Chair Paula Cote. The minutes of the November 15 meeting were approved. There were no public comments. The only communication was an email from a parent questioning the length of quarantining after a student has been exposed to a positive case of Covid-19. Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson said the parent’s concerns were very valid, and that bad luck and timing were causing people to…
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