As I Heard It: DaPonte String Quartet’s Second Concert Review

Philipp Elssner, violin; Kirsten Monke, viola; Lydia Forbes, violin; Myles Jordan, cello By Dr. Morton Gold A nearly full house was present for the second concert presented by the DaPonte String Quartet at the Sanford-Springvale Historical Museum last Sunday. The group consists of violinists Lydia Forbes and Philipp Elssner, violist Kirsten Monke and cellist Myles Jordan. I gave them a glowing review at their previous concert and based on what I heard this time, I was modest in singing their…
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Compiled by Rev. Sue Murphy Julie Homeratsmy, 39, of Waterboro, passed away at her home on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. She was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2023, and fought bravely, striving to be there for her family as much as possible. She was born in Lowell, MA, on Aug. 21, 1984, to Pong Homeratsmy and Chea Mak. Julie grew up in Sanford and attended local schools, graduating from Sanford High School in 2003. She had a fulfilling career at…
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The Getchell family proudly displays their new creation, a Little Free Library that they built and installed at Sanford Pride Elementary School. Photo: Sanford Pride Elementary School PTA Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan A new reading resource for children: A new Little Free Library for children’s books has been installed in front of Sanford Pride Elementary School (SPE) for the community to enjoy. The idea came to fruition through the efforts of SPE PTA’s Kaity Getchell, vice president, and Sara Gildart,…
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Corbin Lanowitz celebrates with his teammates following a Mainers win at Goodall Park on Monday, August 5. Photo: Madison Giltner Photography By Sam Bonsey Sanford Mainers advance to NECBL Championship The Sanford Mainers advanced to the Championship round of the NECBL playoffs after sweeping the Vermont Mountaineers on Monday, August 5, at Goodall Park. On Monday night, the Mainers and Mountaineers resumed Sunday’s rain-shortened game in the sixth inning, with Sanford holding on for a 7-4 win. The teams then…
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13 Brock Ave. (7/26 closing date, listed below) Photo: Google Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan 7/26, 13 Brock Ave., 9-room Ranch, 3 bed/1.5 bath, updated kitchen and main bathroom, pantry, mudroom, family room, two bonus rooms, finished walk-out basement, attached 1-car garage with storage above, deck, above-ground pool, shed, ample parking, .45 acre, $475,000 (pictured above) 7/29, 9 Lady Slipper Lane, 6-room Contemporary Cape, 4 bed/2.5 bath, primary bedroom with ensuite on first floor, laundry on second floor, unfinished basement, attached…
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