November 2 Election Update

On November 2, Sanford/Springvale voters will elect two City Councilors, one School Committee member, and one Trustee each for the Sanford Water District and Sanford Sewerage District. The following candidates will be on the ballot: City Council - vote for 2 Becky A. BrinkVictor E. DiGregorioAyn Hanselmann (incumbent)Fred SmithMichael W. Termath School Committee - vote for 1 Jennifer M. DavieTonya Pickering Trustee, Sanford Water District - vote for 1 Melissa S. AlipaloJohn Cochin Jr. (incumbent)Shawn B. Parker Trustee, Sanford Sewerage…

News Notes: September 5

The Trafton Center - Take Notice Camera Club won multiple ribbons at the Acton Fair. Their photos are now on display at the Trafton Center, so stop by and take a look. Kids Free To Grow is conducting a diaper drive through the month of September to benefit York County families in need. If you can help out, drop off boxes are located at the Sanford-Springvale YMCA, Springvale Library, Frannie's Mini Donuts and Little World 2 Child Care. Mercy Chapel…

Obituary: Kimberly Ann Eder

Topsham: Kimberly Ann Eder, 63, died Saturday, August 28, after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born in Bath, Maine, Aug. 20, 1958. She later attended schools in Sanford and graduated from Sanford H.S., where she was vice president of the student council. She went on to receive a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Maine, summa cum laude. She began her teaching career at Woolwich Central School in 1986 after finishing an internship at…

Folk Artist Exhibit at Historical Museum

by Harland Eastman More than fifty paintings by Maine folk artist Ray-Welch will be on view at the Historical Museum, 505 Main Street in Springvale from mid-September through the end of the year. The exhibit opens with a reception at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 16th at the Museum. The public is cordially invited and admission to the event is free. Face masks should be worn. Welch specialized in aspects of his remembered past. Such scenes became popular after New York art dealers successfully promoted…

Sanford Spartans Home Games: September 6-12

Cross Country Girls & Boys Varsity Meet: Saturday, Sep 11, 10:00 am vs multiple schools, SHS Alumni Stadium Field Hockey Girls JV Game: Friday, Sep 10, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm vs. Cheverus @ Sanford High SchoolGirls Varsity Game: Friday, Sep 10, 6:00 pm - 7:15pm vs. Cheverus @ Sanford High School Football JV Game: Monday, Sep 6, 10:00 am - noon vs. Thornton Academy @ Sanford High School, Alumni Stadium Golf Varsity Match, Tuesday, Sep 7, 3:30 pm vs.…

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