SOARING TO GOLD! ‘Maine Attraction’ Dominates at Eastern Regional Water Ski Championships

Photo: Maine Attraction’s showstopping four-tier pyramid wowed the judges and helped clinch the gold. Photo: Maine Attraction shows off their winning spirit after taking top honors at the Eastern Regionals. Photos: Darian LeBlanc  By Brett Williams The Maine Attraction Water Ski Show Team made a splash at the 39th Annual Eastern Region Show Ski Tournament in Scotia, NY on Sunday. They captured top honors in a fiercely competitive field of the Northeast’s best teams. Their show, Water Skiing With The…

National Night Out Hits a Home Run in Sanford

Photo: Livseye Photography Members of the Sanford Police Department enjoying a night out at Goodall Park Photo: Megan Boisvert By Megan Boisvert, City of Sanford Communications Coordinator Sanford’s annual Police National Night Out event, held Monday, July 28 at Goodall Park, drew one of the largest crowds of the Mainers season and proved to be a major success for community connection and public engagement. The National Night Out is held each year in cities across the country to strengthen relationships…

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Darcy Valido and Avery Mee of the Sanford Regional Communication Center recently received awards for their outstanding job performance. Photo: Sanford Regional Communication Center Compiled by Carolyn Cadigan SRCC team members recognized for excellence: Two members of the Sanford Regional Communication Center (SRCC) were recently recognized for outstanding accomplishments in the field of emergency communications. Director Darcy Valido received the Silent Hero Award from the National Emergency Number Association (NENA). This award is presented annually to dispatch professionals who demonstrate…

New Commuter Service for Shipyard Workers

New Sprinter Vehicle Photo: York County Community Action By Connie Garber If you live in Sanford or Springvale and work at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS), beginning in August, there’s a new commuter service just for you. The Shipyard Sprinter will serve workers headed to PNS for the 6:00 am-2:30 pm and 6:30 am–3:00 pm shifts. The service is registered with the Shipyard’s Transportation Incentive Program. Eligible employees can receive a monthly pass, valued at $250, making their rides free.…

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