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Sanford mourns local historian

Harland Horace Eastman died in his home in Springvale By Rory White, STAFF WRITER March 29, 2024 SANFORD, Maine – Harland Eastman, 94, passed away at his home in Springvale on Feb. 29, 2024. There will be a service for him June 1 at the museum in Springvale. “Harland would be thrilled everyone could visit […]

Two juniors recognized for art achievements

Student art will be displayed at the State Capitol this spring March 22, 2024 By Emily Liston, STAFF WRITER Sanford juniors Elsie Gendron and Hannah Morgan were both recognized for their artistic achievements at the Scholastic Art Awards on Saturday, March 16. Their work was selected by a jury of professional artists to be displayed […]

Theater Club Presents: “Guys and Dolls”

The Sanford High School Theater Company proudly presents the classic musical March 29 & 30 PRESS RELEASE Sanford High School Theater Company proudly presents the classic musical “Guys and Dolls” at Sanford Performing Arts Center on March 29 and 30. This highly anticipated production spotlights the extraordinary talents of over 40 SHS student cast and […]

Civil Rights: Let’s Discuss the Six Identities

Sanford’s Civil Rights Team promotes conversations protected by the Maine Civil Rights Act In the State of Maine, schools that have active Civil Rights Teams are tasked with helping our school communities have conversations about six identities that are protected by the Maine Civil Rights Act:  national origin and ancestry, race and skin color, religion, disabilities, […]

NHS to host its annual Variety Show April 3

Come support, show up, or show off on April 3!  By Emily Liston, STAFF WRITER  The National Honors Society’s Variety Show is taking place on April 3 in the Sanford Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. It will be $3 for student entry and $5 for […]

Winter Guard takes Gold

The team earned a gold medal at the New England Scholastic Band Association  By Rory White, STAFF WRITER SANFORD, ME – The Sanford High School Winter Guard took first place at their competition at Dover High School (Dover, N.H.) on Sunday, March 10. Their win was presented by the New England Scholastic Band Association (NESBA). […]

Berryfull opening in coming weeks

Vibrant and youthful restaurant in Shaw’s Plaza expects to open soon By Emily Liston, STAFF WRITER  March 12, 2024 SANFORD, Maine – Berryfull, a new restaurant opening in the Shaw’s Plaza, anticipates its opening day in the coming weeks. According to their Facebook, they’re almost finished with the remodeling of the inside and getting the […]

Faculty vs Varsity basketball Game March 14

The Class of 2027 will be hosting this fundraiser with a $2 admission fee By Kenzie Taylor, STAFF WRITER The Class of 2027 is hosting a faculty vs. varsity basketball game on Thursday, March 14 at 3 p.m. Come watch the teachers take on the varsity boys and girls teams! “I can’t wait to break […]

Indoor Track Concludes Its Second Season

Head Coach Magnes Lewis Reflects On A Season Of Success And Growth By Michael Cousineau, Staff Writer With winter season competitions concluded, SHS coaches can now begin to evaluate their seasons and prepare for the future of their programs. Indoor Track and Field head coach Magnes “Lew” Lewis spoke about the program’s conclusion of its […]

Student-run stores thriving in school

The School Store and the Starving Spartan Cafe feed hungry students and staff throughout the day By Samuel Sprague, STAFF WRITER SANFORD, Maine – Sanford High School has two food markets operating in the building in the 2023-2024 school year: The School Store and the Starving Spartan Cafe. Both are thriving in popularity, practicality and […]