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April 16, 2026

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When Sanford Regional Technical Center launched its new Sports Medicine Program, it opened a door that one Sanford High School senior was ready to walk right through. Now a senior with plans to study exercise science at St. Joseph's College next fall, Isabella McCall has become one of the program's standout participants, pairing her classroom learning with a hands-on internship at Maine Health's Sports Performance Center in Sanford. Isabella admits she wasn't always sure what direction she wanted to take after high school. It was through conversations with teachers and some soul-searching that exercise science started to feel like the right fit. When she spotted the Sports Medicine Program, she jumped, though not without some self-doubt about whether she could handle the realities of a medical setting. "I just was like, no, I'm just going to go for it," she said. "The program was a great way for me to see if I can handle injuries and stuff like that. And it's been good so far." The program had originally been two years, which gave her pause as a senior, but when it was condensed to one year the decision became easy. "And then they switched it to one and I was like, I'll do it," she said. Through the program's Extended Learning Opportunities, Isabella arranged an internship at Maine Health's Sports Performance Center, where she spends two to three days a week observing treatments and supporting staff. The classroom curriculum, covering muscle anatomy, health terminology, and movement mechanics, has translated directly to the gym floor. At the Sports Performance Center, Isabella observes treatments, helps explain exercises to clients, and occasionally sets up workouts under the guidance of staff. She recalled one moment when a client was working through an exercise involving internal rotation with one arm and external rotation with the other. "The person was like, 'I have no clue what this is,'" Isabella said. "And I said, ‘I bet it's going to be like this,’ and then the strength and conditioning specialist demonstrated and it was exactly what I was thinking." A three-sport athlete currently running outdoor track, Isabella has a natural connection to the field and it hasn't gone unnoticed. Her instructor and track coach, Jess Giordano, says it has been "truly an honor" having Isabella in the program, pointing to her outstanding academic performance and her ability to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. What stands out most, though, is the effect she has on those around her. "She leads by example and her peers gravitate to her insights because she demonstrates how to think critically and problem solve things that may be encountered in the field," Giordano said. "I am excited to see what her future brings."

Sanford Senior Excels in New Sports Medicine Program

April 15, 2026

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For the third consecutive year, Sanford High School and the Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) opened their doors to welcome early childhood professionals from across Maine for the York County Early Childhood Coalition's (YCECC) Early Childhood Education Conference. On Saturday, April 4, more than 200 attendees gathered under one roof for a full day of professional growth, including registrants, presenters, vendors, and SRTC's own Early Childhood Education students. Hosting the conference has become a point of pride for Sanford, and this year was no exception. The school's Performing Arts Center, classrooms, café, and Agora were all put to use throughout the day, giving the event a true sense of place and community. From registration through the final door prize drawing, Sanford provided the space and support that made the conference possible. Held under the theme "Seeds of Inspiration: Growing Educators and Young Children with Heart and Guidance," the conference offered seven hours of professional training for those who work directly or indirectly with children from birth through the third grade. The day began in the Performing Arts Center with a welcome and an opening panel discussion titled "Mentorship, Compassion, and Growth," bringing together perspectives from both mentors and mentees and inviting questions from the audience. Attendees then had time to network and explore more than 20 vendor tables before the first of three breakout sessions. Topics across the day included Language and Literacy Strategies, Reframing Behavior as Communication, Universal Design for Learning, and the Regulated Classroom. A catered lunch by local caterer Above and Beyond was served in the café, giving participants a chance to recharge and connect before the afternoon sessions. The day wrapped up in the Agora with door prize drawings featuring items generously donated by vendors and the distribution of certificates recognizing each attendee's seven hours of training. The York County Early Childhood Coalition is dedicated to strengthening the network of professionals and services that support young children and families throughout the region.

Sanford High School Hosts York County Early Childhood Education Conference

April 14, 2026

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April 13, 2026

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April 10, 2026

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The Sanford High School math team turned in a strong performance at Tuesday's state math meet, finishing 10th out of 88 competing teams and placing 6th among all Class A schools. More than 800 students participated in the event. Three Sanford students earned individual recognition. Junior Nathan Maloney placed 16th in the state in his grade division, while fellow juniors Yashvi Patel and Eli Laurendeau each finished 20th. The strong showing capped off a successful regular season in which Sanford placed 3rd in the Pi-Cone South league — the southern Maine regional competition for large schools.

Sanford High School Math Team Cracks Top 10 at State Meet Among 88 Teams

April 10, 2026

The Sanford High School math team turned in a strong performance at Tuesday's state math meet, finishing 10th out of 88 competing teams and placing 6th among all Class A schools. ...

Sanford High School junior Yashvi Patel has been selected as the Southern Regional Representative for the Maine National Honor Society (NHS) state chapter, putting Sanford in statewide conversations for the first time. Earning the position required an application, an essay, and sign-off from advisors Liz White and Heather English and principal Tracy Gibson. The final step was a speech in front of approximately 300 attendees at the NHS state convention. In it, she spoke to what the four core values of NHS (scholarship, service, leadership, and character) mean to her personally, and how Sanford's chapter has lived those values out in real, tangible ways. "There were 300 people, so it was definitely nerve-wracking," Yashvi said. "But then I got up there, and I kind of knew what to say. It kind of came naturally after a bit." Sanford's NHS chapter has been busy. Under the scholarship pillar, the chapter launched a tutoring initiative called Study Buddies, an after-school program designed to create a welcoming academic support environment for students who need it. The chapter has also taken on a range of service projects, including community car washes, writing Christmas letters, and organizing blood drives. For Patel, these efforts reflect something bigger than just checking boxes. They speak to what NHS membership is actually supposed to mean. The position carries real significance for Sanford's chapter. Last year was actually the first year the chapter attended the state convention at all. Ms. White said the timing felt right. "Since taking over, we really wanted to try to build our chapter and kind of reach out as much as possible," she said. "So we thought this is a great opportunity for not only that, but also to see what other schools are doing in their chapters." This year, Gorham joined Sanford at the convention, but Yashvi hopes to grow that number further. As Southern Regional Representative, she wants to reach out to other schools in the area, including Wells and Massabesic, which have active NHS chapters, and encourage them to participate in future conventions. "I want to hopefully get those schools and even more schools than that to come up and share their ideas," she said. The role also keeps Sanford more connected at the state level. Being on the board means the chapter will be in the loop on events and campaigns that might otherwise pass them by. “Now we are more involved,” Patel said. “It’s nice to know what other people are doing.” Yashvi will officially transition into her new role in mid-April, when outgoing and incoming officers will meet to hand off responsibilities. As a state officer, she will help plan the annual NHS convention, selecting themes, organizing events, and coordinating a statewide project for all chapters to contribute to. Closer to home, Sanford's NHS chapter will hold its spring ceremony on May 26, where four juniors will be inducted as the chapter's new officers for the upcoming school year.

Sanford High School Junior Earns Spot on Maine NHS State Board

April 9, 2026

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April 9, 2026

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April 7, 2026

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Laugh it up with The Second City on April 17

April 6, 2026

SANFORD — LIVE in Sanford, The Second City presents 65 years of legendary laughter at 7 p.m. Friday, Apriil 17 at the Sanford Performing Arts Center. For 65 years, The Second Ci...

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April 6, 2026

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April 2, 2026

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Sanford Senior Finds His Shot Behind the Camera with the Mainers

April 2, 2026

When Braeden Landry first joined the Sanford Mainers' broadcast production crew, he admitted he didn't know much about baseball and wasn't sure he knew enough about cameras either...

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April 1, 2026

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Every Thursday afternoon, a group of Sanford High School students gather with sketchbooks in hand to slow down, step outside, and connect with the natural world around them. Welcome to the Nature Journal Club offered at the high school. The club was started two years ago by wildlife biology teacher Lindsay Strout, who noticed that a handful of her students had a genuine hunger for nature observation that extended beyond the classroom. She wanted to give students an outlet that wasn't sports, theater, or traditional art club. "There's got to be somewhere, something else for them," she said. This year, the club has seen its largest group yet, with students ranging from freshmen to seniors. On any given Thursday, you might find students sketching insects, pressing leaves onto light-sensitive paper to create cyanotype prints, carving rubber stamps, or following the trail behind Sanford High School to check on local beaver activity along the river. In the fall and spring, the group ventures outside to explore the school's trails, catch frogs near the vernal pool, or simply sit quietly and observe. Nature journaling is less about artistic skill and more about observation and recording. "It's not about the pretty pictures," Lindsay explains. "It's more about connecting with nature, observing, and recording." Students are encouraged to write down what they see and what catches their eye, with no required format and no wrong answers. Lindsay brings that same passion to her own practice, regularly connecting with a wider nature journaling community and attending conferences to deepen her craft. SHS student Esther Bronwyn spoke to the sense of community Strout has built. "Her room is awesome, all the things that she's made and collected are fun to look at," she said. "It's really cool that she brings kids in." Students also help shape what happens in the club. When one student came in working on a rubber block printing project, Lindsay immediately invited them to teach the technique to the whole group. No one is told what to draw or how to draw it, and students can even create their own handmade journals, giving each member a sense of ownership over their work. The club is open to any Sanford High School student and meets every Thursday after school. No prior art experience or science background is required, just curiosity and a willingness to spend some time outside. Fellow club member Emma Cormier put it simply: "This is a club that I really adore. I'm probably going to come back as long as Ms. Strout continues the club."

Sanford High School's Nature Journal Club Gives Students a Place to Explore and Create

April 1, 2026

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March 31, 2026

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Sanford High School Students Honored at Portland Museum of Art

March 30, 2026

March is Youth Art Month, and three Sanford High School students had reason to celebrate! Charlotte Fuentes Hood (2D Design, grade 9), Parker King (Drawing, grade 9), and Olivia F...

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March 30, 2026

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On April 7, roughly 1,000 students from approximately 100 schools across Maine will file into the Augusta Civic Center, sit down in near silence, and race to solve some of the most challenging math problems they've seen all year. Sanford High School's Math Team will be among them, and they're ready. The team practices every Tuesday after school under the guidance of Kailee Colbeth and Adam Soule. Those sessions are built around doing practice problems that closely resemble what students will actually see at meets. SHS junior captains Nathan Maloney and Hannah Labbe say the consistency of this year's group has made a real difference. "We've had a lot of the same people showing up, so you can really start to get into a groove and have better team rounds," said Maloney. "We've definitely seen a lot more success this year." Labbe agreed, adding that the experience has been personally rewarding as well. "It's really been fulfilling to succeed in all of the meets," she said. "I feel like I've learned a lot and I'm just going to carry it forward." That success has shown up throughout the regular season. The team has competed in five meets leading up to states, and Colbeth says the squad has grown stronger as the year has gone on. At a typical meet, students compete in five separate rounds, each focused on a specific math topic like trigonometry or statistics. Each round gives students 12 minutes to answer three questions. There's also a round where the whole team works together. Individual and team scores are added up, though only the top performers count toward the final tally. The state meet adds one more challenge that the team has been practicing: a relay round. Five students sit in a row, each with their own math problem to solve. The catch is that each person's answer gets passed to the next teammate, whose problem depends on getting that answer right. "It's something we don't do in normal meets," said Colbeth, "so we've really been focused on it these last few weeks, figuring out who is going to be best in each seat." It's a format that rewards both individual skill and trust in your teammates, and one that has the team thinking carefully about how they line up heading into the state competition. Both Labbe and Maloney competed at last year's state meet and say knowing what to expect will make a big difference. "The first time you go there, it can be kind of stressful, since it's a big auditorium with a lot of people," said Maloney. "But I think this year will be a lot easier." Labbe, put it simply: "I was going into it really blind. I learned so much. I feel like I'm able to take more out of it this year." Coach Colbeth said that the math team is open to all students. Practices resume on Tuesdays next school year. Students interested in joining are encouraged to stop by and see her.

Sanford High School Math Team Gears Up for State Competition

March 27, 2026

On April 7, roughly 1,000 students from approximately 100 schools across Maine will file into the Augusta Civic Center, sit down in near silence, and race to solve some of the mos...