Halloween Contests Brew Up Some Spooky Fun

Selfies with Sanford Scarecrows is a fun new initiative by the Friends of Downtown, designed to give Sanford businesses a chance to shine! Sign up by October 15 and put together a scarecrow to display at your location by October 25 to be part of this fun fall event. The contest will market your business and what you do in Sanford, and bring folks by your location. Each participant will be included on the Sanford Scarecrow Map and in their…

News Notes: September 30

Would you like to be a part of the Sanford Backpack Program's 2021 Box of Joy campaign? Last year, SBP volunteers and generous community members were able to fill almost 300 boxes with items for families in need - see photo above. They already have over 150 gift-wrapped boxes ready for sponsors to fill in November! Fill boxes as a family, as a work family, as friends, or as an organization! This is a "feel good" project that you won't…

City Council Candidates: Michael Termath

On November 2, Sanford/Springvale voters will elect two City Councilors to three-year terms. The candidates are Becky Brink, Victor DiGregorio, Ayn Hanselmann (incumbent), Fred Smith and Michael Termath. Incumbent Luke Lanigan is not seeking re-election. Michael Termath has lived in Sanford/Springvale for a total of 12 years, first from 1999-2006 and permanently since 2016. He has an Associate’s degree in criminal justice from McIntosh College, and has also studied respiratory therapy at Mt. San Antonio College in California. He has…

City Council Candidates: Fred Smith

On November 2, Sanford/Springvale voters will elect two City Councilors to three-year terms. The candidates are Becky Brink, Victor DiGregorio, Ayn Hanselmann (incumbent), Fred Smith and Michael Termath. Incumbent Luke Lanigan is not seeking re-election. A native of North Berwick, Fred Smith has lived in Sanford/Springvale for forty years. He graduated from Noble High School in 1982, and in 1988 he started his own business in Sanford, JMS Cleaning and Hauling. During a brief period of illness, he sold the…

City Council Candidates: Ayn Hanselmann

On November 2, Sanford/Springvale voters will elect two City Councilors to three-year terms. The candidates are Becky Brink, Victor DiGregorio, Ayn Hanselmann (incumbent), Fred Smith and Michael Termath. Incumbent Luke Lanigan is not seeking re-election. Ayn Hanselmann is a fourth generation Sanford native. After living in Colorado for ten years, she returned to settle in Sanford with her family 2006. She has a degree in Business Administration and is a partner in a local accounting firm. In addition to serving…

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