"Let's go downtown." When I was a kid, those were magic words. "Downtown" was more than just a place to shop, although it was that, too – and usually in unique specialty places. Downtown had o...
Clippings from Pete Moss Dear mr editor: I have drew a cartoon for your newspaper about the monthly downtown Alive After 5 party. Feel free to use it as it is not copyrighted or nothing. You may need tohave to get your ar...
Thanks, Sanford – my time here has been rewarding To the “Friendly City,” the “Historic Waterfront Gateway,” or as I call it: The city that can’t come up with a cohesive slogan. I complete my term as editor of The Sanford Herald this week after ...
Centennial Forum: Benefits of ‘progress’ depend on viewpoint Editor’s note: Today starts a new batch of Centennial Forum opinion columnists in the Herald. The 10 writers will take turns the next 12 months sharing their observations and suggestions about ou...
I remain, for the most part, optimistic. As one of novelist Henry James’ characters said, “My expectations have survived a good deal of disappointment.” Some 30 years of reporting and editing new...
Yvette Comeau City of residence: Sanford Occupation: Owner of Maya Books & Music Background/interests: Yvette is the owner of an independent downtown Sanford bookstore with 25 years of experienc...
Editor, The park at 18th Street, across from Sanford Middle School, is a great place for people to enjoy all sorts of activities. There are people playing golf, soccer, football, baseball and even...
Happy school year! Just think about all the choices our children have to make as they begin day one of their new school year. Who to make friends with? Who to avoid? Who to trust? How much time t...
A year has passed already, and it’s now time to say goodbye as one of the Centennial Forum opinion columnist. A year ago my friend Delores advised me: “Oh, no! Don’t you accept that invitation; wri...