Wales
LATEST NEWS
YMCA Expands Early Childhood Programming
Janet Mills, center, cuts the ceremonial ribbon at the expanded YMCA childcare facility. Gov. Janet Mills stressed the importance of childcare and preschool programs on Tuesday during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Sanford-Springvale YMCA’s expanded childcare center. “High quality childhood programs prepare kids for success and give parents important peace of mind knowing that their children are learning in a safe environment,” said Mills, one of three state officials who attended the event.
Celebrated String Quartet Returning to Springvale
Quartet members Lydia Forbes and Kirsten Monke, seated, and Myles Jordan and Philipp Elssner. The DaPonte String Quartet, renowned for their exceptional musicality and artistry, returns to the Sanford Springvale Historical Museum with a concert at 4 pm on Sunday, Aug. 4, that will feature the debut of a new musician.
Art Day in the Park
David Jeannette displays some of his surrealistic paintings. The Sanford Arts Commission is sponsoring “Art Day in the Park” on Sunday, July 28 in scenic Gateway Park at the corner of Washington Street and Riverside Avenue. Artists and the community are invited to this free event, which will be held from noon to 7 pm.
Community Calendar: July 27 – August 4, 2024
Yoga at the Orchards, 8-9 am, McDougal Orchards, 201 Hanson Ridge Rd., Springvale. Sanford Farmers’ Market, 8 am-noon, Central Park, 920 Main St. Yard Sale, 9 am, Sanford-Springvale Fish & Game Clubhouse, 449 Country Club Rd. Baby Blessings, 10 am-noon, St. George’s Episcopal Church, 3 Emerson St. “The...
Sanford Native Living His Baseball Dream
By Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator. Sanford native TJ Curley is living out one of his childhood dreams this summer, donning the jersey of his hometown team, the Sanford Mainers, in the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL). For Curley, a homeschool student who graduated from Sanford in 2023,...
City Council July 16 Meeting Summary
Newly promoted Sanford firefighters (left to right) Assistant Chief Brian G. Watkins, Capt. Gregory Jones and Lt. Jayme Lappin. Sanford city councilors approved a new business for the airport, heard updates on local public works projects and recognized public safety workers at their regular meeting July 16. All members were present, with Executive Administrator Lorisa Ricketts attending via Zoom.
Speedway 95 – Wednesday July 24 RESULTS
After 2 weeks of cancellations due to inclement weather, Speedway 95 was finally able to race on a Wednesday night. First on the agenda were the make-up races from the July 10 rain out, which were originally scheduled for July 17, but were rained out again. On July 10, the only feature completed before the program was washed out was the Road Runners. Donny Silva of Hudson took the win. Nicholas Wark of Etna finished 2nd, followed by Seth Woodard of Plymouth, Doug Woodard of Plymouth and Marcus Sapiel of Bradley in that order. On July 24, the make-up races for the July 10 rain-out were completed prior to the beginning of the regularly scheduled July 24 program.
Maine Association of Broadcasters To Add Three To Hall of Fame
The Maine Association of Broadcasters will induct three veteran broadcasters into its Hall of Fame this fall, of which two have ties to radio. These inductees were selected by a committee comprising MAB Board members and previous Hall of Fame inductees, with the final approval given by the MAB Board of Directors.
'You just have to trust the process': Lewiston youth group takes on Katahdin
LEWISTON, Maine — Hiking Katahdin is no easy task. It's an hours-long, strenuous climb that takes perseverance. Tree Street Youth learned what it takes when the group hiked it last weekend. "The hike was challenging, to say the least," 15-year-old Ali Hussein said. "It felt like it was never-ending."
Police say reported shooting in Lewiston turned out to be 'prank'
LEWISTON (WGME) – Police say a reported shooting in Lewiston Friday evening ended up just being "a prank." Police responded to Dill Street around 6:30 p.m., with what they call "a tremendous amount of resources." When they got there, they discovered the call about the shooting didn't actually come...
Downsizing Hits WIGY/Lewiston, ME
• Budget cuts have sadly come calling to Bennett Radio Group Classic Hits 105.5 WIGY/Lewiston, ME, as the station has parted ways with Mark Turcotte and Sara Poulin, hosts of the WIGY Breakfast Club. The news was initially delivered in a post on the station’s Facebook page that reads, “Bennett...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.