School Committee Meeting Summary

The Sanford School Committee met Monday, May 24. All members were present. During public comments, Sanford High School sophomore John-Paul Alexandre thanked the School Committee for beginning the process of reexamining the school schedule and putting a focus on it. Superintendent of Schools Matt Nelson gave an update on construction issues. At Sanford High School, it appears the contractor has figured out the issue with the malfunctioning rooftop HVAC units. There will be a meeting to get everyone together to…

Good News from Sanford Schools

This report was adapted from the presentation at the May 24 School Committee meeting. Aislynn Worden (pictured above), a senior at Sanford High School, has been named one of 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars. Students are selected based on their academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. Aislynn is one of only two students selected…

News Notes: May 23, 2021

Melinda Graffam has organized a fundraiser for the Bennett family, whose home on Railroad Ave. was destroyed by fire on May 20. Visit this page if you can help: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-bennetts-family-rebuild-home The Press Herald is reporting that the Sanford Walgreen's pharmacy administered "deactivated" doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to some patients this week, when workers accidentally diluted the vaccine with sterile water instead of saline solution. Walgreens is notifying those patients affected to return for an active dose. The Springvale and…
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Memorial Day Schedule

On Monday, May 31, the Sanford Veterans Memorial Committee will be placing wreaths at cemeteries and memorials around the city. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. The Committee will begin at Central Park at 8:00 a.m. and be at each successive stop about 15 minutes later, so the Riverside ceremony will take place at approximately 9:00 and Number One Pond at about 9:45. Memorial in Central Park, at Main and Washington Sts.St. Ignatius Cemetery, Berwick Rd., at the…

Catch Spring Fever at the Fair!

St. Thomas School's Annual Spring Fever Fair, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the School, 69 North Ave., has been postponed to Saturday, June 5 at St. Ignatius Gym due to weather. The fair will feature some great raffle items, a penny auction, crafts, games for the kids, and a yard sale that includes jewelry, books, children’s toys, household items, tools, and much more. Get your free tickets to the Fair here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-thomas-school-spring-fever-fair-tickets-154314503835…

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