The Sandy Standard

By Abby Haney, for The Sandy Standard When thinking of popular small towns, many people’s thoughts drift towards the television show “Gilmore Girls” and its’ setting of Stars Hollow. Sandy, similar to Stars Hollow, is a small town with a tight knit community. While none of the iconic characters

By Daniel Crawford, Sandy Standard Sandy Area Metro (SAM) purchased three new electric buses to run their Sandy-Gresham route.   The buses were primarily funded through two federal grants and Oregon’s Public Purpose Charge program, which helps school districts and transit agencies invest in cleaner vehicles.   The price tag

By Amy Lytle, For The Sandy Standard This March, the Sandy Community and Senior Center invites you to be part of something truly meaningful through our March for Meals Campaign — a month-long series of fundraising events designed to raise awareness and support for the Sandy Meals on Wheels program.

By Megan Hutchinson, For The Sandy Standard Humility is evident when speaking to freshman basketball player Autumn Lucky. She doesn’t need to boast to prove herself; instead, she simply works hard and bonds with her teammates. Her actions clearly speak for themselves, as she is one of the few

By Dr. Melanie Brown, For The Mountain Times It’s surprisingly easy to go through an entire day without eating a single fresh fruit or vegetable. For many kids, the day begins with cereal and milk for breakfast, moves on to a school lunch built around packaged or processed foods,

By Abby Haney, Sandy Historical Society  After four months of holding the Pursuit of Happiness exhibit, Sandy Historical Society Museum has returned the exhibit to its owner, Oregon Historical Society. The empty space it left behind brought opportunity for new ideas, starting with a new Lego exhibit.  While the Pursuit