York County Senior College Fall Courses

York County Senior College (YCSC) is an all-volunteer organization providing classes for those age 50 plus, who seek on-going intellectual stimulation and sociability with peers. An affordable program with no prerequisites, no entrance exam, no homework, and no tests . . . no credits either! In dealing with the impact of Covid 19, YCSC has adapted to online courses via Zoom, and to a totally online registration program called CourseStorm, which can be accessed through their website at yorkcountyseniorcollege.org. This…

This week’s Public Notices: August 13, 2021

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Sanford City Council will hold a Public Hearing and receive written and oral comments at its September 7, 2021 meeting at 6 pm, to Establish a Moratorium on Mineral Extraction Lagooning and/or Creation of Ponds. The hearing may be held in person in Council Chambers at City Hall, 919 Main Street, Sanford, or via remote video and teleconference, pursuant to 1 MRSA §403-B(2)(D) and Section 6 of the City Council Rules of Procedure as amended and adopted August…

News Notes: August 12

Help kids fighting cancer by bidding on items online starting Sunday, August 15, 2021 at noon, and ending Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 7:00 pm! The Sanford Elks MCCP Committee is excited to host its 1st Online Auction in support of Maine Children’s Cancer Program. There’s something for everybody - visit mmc.org/sanfordelksauction to see the amazing items up for bid, including four vouchers to the Granite State Escape Room, a weekend getaway to the Point Sebago Resort, a package of…

People Around Town

Have some news to share about Sanford / Springvale people? Let us know at sanfordspringvalenews@outlook.com. Dale Midgley (pictured above) has been chosen as the Maine American Legion's Legionnaire of the Year. At a ceremony last month, he was presented with the award, and also a Certificate of Achievement from Post #19. Dale is the Service Officer and Adjutant for the Post. He serves on a number of State Committees as well, including the High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. Each year…

Goodall Library Corner

By Goodall Library Staff We are delighted to have the works of a new featured artist here at the library - Allison Fortin of Portland, ME. You can view some of her beautiful, vibrant canvases and prints throughout the building and of course they are all for sale as well. Allison also offers commissioned work and there is more info on that and forms for those interested near the main art display. Give Allison a follow at @afortin_art to see…

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