Sanford Regional Technical Center applications are open for the 2026-27 school year, and are due by Friday Feb. 13.
Applications for Sanford Regional Technical Center for the 2026-27 school year are open and due by Feb. 13. To apply for a program, visit http://www.sanford.org and click the SRTC page. Select “Apply Now” and complete the application process. by Eliza Allen Some programs have been altered from two year to one year, allowing students to […]
SRTC announces two new 2025-2026 programs
Sports Medicine and Baking & Pastry added to vocational program offerings By Payton Kimball, STAFF WRITER May 2, 2025 SANFORD, Maine – Sanford Regional Technical Center has officially announced student acceptances of its two newest programs, Baking & Pastry and Sports Medicine, launching in the 2025-2026 school year. The programs were introduced in response to […]
Horticulture SRTC sells Valentines flowers

The landscaping and horticulture SRTC is selling bouquets as a fundraiser By Grace Pearson, Editor-in-Chief Feb. 11, 2025 SANFORD, Maine – On Feb. 13 and 14, the SRTC Greenhouse is selling hand-tied bouquets outside the cafeteria. They can also take pre-orders at plantsplus@sanford.org. Flowers will be priced by stem and type of flower. A small […]
Track & Field receives new shot-put pit

SRTC’s Building Trades and multiple coaches donate time and money for a new high school shot-put pit By Nicholas Farrington, STAFF WRITER SANFORD, Maine – The Sanford Track & Field team recently received a new shot-put pit, thanks to the support of the Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) and multiple coaches. By coming together, the […]
SHS and SRTC Host College and Career Fair

More than 80 vendors came to the Competition Gym to meet with SHS, SRTC and Sending School juniors and seniors BY GARY DEMERS, STAFF WRITER On Thursday, Nov. 9, Sanford High School and Regional Technical Center (SRTC) hosted a college and career fair for all juniors and seniors, including SRTC sending school students. During Blocks […]
Sanford Regional Technical Center sees banner year of applicants

Technical School received more than 700 total applicants BY JOSHUA LANDRY, STAFF WRITER Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) saw a record number of applicants for the 2023-24 school year, exceeding 700 hopefuls from eight eligible schools. Deanna Farrell, the SRTC Student Service Counselor who manages admissions, reported a 27% increase this year, totaling 717 by […]
Sanford High School holds annual College and Career fair

On Thursday, Nov. 10, SHS juniors, seniors, and SRTC students attended the fair during Spartan Time BY DAHLIA WECHSLER, STAFF WRITER Sanford High School’s resident career planning coordinator, Jennifer Bartlett, hosted Thursday’s fair with the help of the district’s career advisor, Katie Schindler and SRTC Student Services Counselor Deanna Farrell. The event had been put on […]
Valentine flowers and bouquets for sale

Plants Plus celebrates the Year of the Tiger for this year’s theme BY MADISON OSBORNE, STAFF WRITER Plants Plus, the store behind SRTC’s Landscape & Horticulture program, is having a Valentine’s Day Sale from Feb. 10-14. You can find Valentine-themed floral items at the kiosk in the main lobby or at the end of the […]
Health Occupations Program Thriving

In the midst of a pandemic, more healthcare workers need than ever by madison osborne, staff writer Ellen Barry, known as Ms. Barry to students, is sitting in her wheely chair smiling even through the mask. The room is filled with quiet laughter as she does her round of student check-ins, with students quietly practicing […]
Cosmetology Makes the Cut Amongst SRTC Favorites

A snippet into one of SRTC’s most popular programs By Laci willette, staff writer Calm and faint music is playing in the room. The entryway is lined with many mannequin heads with different hairstyles on each one, most are vibrant colors, others are subtle colors. The fragrance of acrylic nail powder floods the room as well […]