OGUNQUIT – Decadent nightlife meets dangerous times at Berlin’s alluring Kit Kat Klub in the iconic Broadway musical “Cabaret,” on stage July 17 through Aug. 10. Set in the cabaret underworld on the eve of Hitler’s rise to power, the Ogunquit production is based on the searing Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall musical recently revived […]
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Wells Rotary wraps up another ‘giving’ year
WELLS — The Wells Rotary Club recently held their “Changeover” breakfast at the Rotary Pavilion at Wells Harbor Park. This annual changeover marks the beginning of a new Rotary Year on July 1. At the breakfast, Outgoing Rotary President, Barbara Finkelstein of York County Community College passed the gavel to incoming President, Suzanne Ilsley of […]
By the Sea Livery opens in Wells
WELLS — The Wells Chamber of Commerce and Wells town officials welcomed new business By The Sea Livery at a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently. Shaun Simmons owns By The Sea Livery and the business is headquartered in Wells. It provides Southern Coastal Maine’s most reasonable rate car service and they have a new Mercedes Metris with seating […]
Wells fire chief dies following battle with cancer
Wells Fire Chief Wayne Vetre died Friday at a hospital in Boston after a battle with cancer, the town said. He was 57. Vetre had been chief since his appointment in 2016, the town said in a brief statement Friday evening. He died at Mass General Hospital in Boston. Town Manager Jon Carter offered “our […]
Criminal threatening, drunk driving among Wells Police Log items
WELLS — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Wells Police from June 18 to June 23: • Allison M. Roberts 25, of Wells, was arrested after a traffic stop by officers on Wire Road and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. She was released on $200 bail and […]
The Reminisants to perform at Wells Harbor Park on Saturday
WELLS — The Wells Harbor Concert Series continues at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6 with The Reminisants, an entertaining and talented six-member band specializing in 1950s thru 1990s music for audiences of all tastes and ages. The concert is free and open to the public at the Hope Hobbs Gazebo in Wells Harbor Park and […]
Lifeguard shortage makes summer staffing a challenge on southern Maine beaches
The state and several towns have increased starting pay to try to recruit more lifeguards for public beaches.
Wells-Ogunquit Schools recognize retiring staff, those with 20 years of service
WELLS — On June 14, the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District honored two long-time staff members who are retiring and three staff members who have reached the 20-year milestone in service to the district. All of these individuals were recognized in a “Celebration of Service to Education” luncheon in appreciation of their service and dedication to […]
Drunk driving, unlawful drug possession among Wells Police Log items
WELLS — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Wells Police from June 13 to June 17: • Claire Boynton, 25, of Sanford, was issued a summons on two counts of unlawful possession of scheduled drugs following an investigation stemming from a motor vehicle crash on Nov. 16, 2018. She is scheduled to […]
Out & About: Two great musicals: ‘42nd Street’ and ‘Grease’
Productions by Ogunquit Playhouse and a Maine State Music Theatre/The Public Theatre collaboration are superb.
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