WELLS — People who may have a firearm that is no longer wanted will have a chance to get rid of it at Wells Police Department on May 11. The Wells department is the sole York County law enforcement agency joining the Maine Gun Safety Coalition for the statewide gun give back event called Guns […]
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Wells selectmen pass emergency adult business ordinance
WELLS — Despite opposition from some residents to allow adult business in Wells, such businesses cannot be banned altogether. However, town officials hope to limit where such businesses can locate. In order to do so, the Board of Selectmen passed an emergency land use ordinance amendment on April 9 that would temporarily allow adult business […]
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Reading incentive program to award bicycles at Wells Elementary School
WELLS ─ The Grand Lodge of Masons in Maine and the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation are once again sponsoring their annual “Masonic Bikes for Books” literacy program to motivate more reading among elementary students and encourage healthy outside exercise. For the fourth consecutive year, Masonic Ocean Lodge #142 in Wells is bringing the program to […]
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Drunk driving among items on Wells Police Log
WELLS – The following people were arrested or charged by Wells Police from April 11 to April 14: • Crystal Lambert, 28, of , Rochester, New Hampshire, was issued a summons charging theft by unlawful taking or transfer following a shoplifting complaint at a local business. She is scheduled to appear at York District Court […]
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Judge rules Ogunquit recall election can proceed
Superior Court Justice John O’Neil Jr. issued the ruling Wednesday, a decision that the plaintiffs say they might appeal.
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Ogunquit selectman sues town manager over public records request
Richard Dolliver alleges Patricia Finnigan has failed to provide information requested under the Freedom of Access Act.
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Hobbs voices support for bill to protect coastline
AUGUSTA — State Rep. Dan Hobbs, D-Wells, offered his support for L.D. 955, An Act To Prohibit Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Drilling and Exploration before the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee. The bipartisan bill, which is sponsored by Rep. Mick Devin, D-Newcastle, would prohibit any oil or natural gas exploration, development or production on the […]
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Wells Elementary School’s ‘Most Improved’ students heading to a ball game
WELLS — Sixteen Wells Elementary School students were recently honored with achieving “Most Improved Student” status among their peers. For this achievement, each received a certificate and a ticket to a Portland Sea Dogs home game on May 5. During the pre-game “Most Improved Student Ceremony,” they, and other area students, will be recognized by […]
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Drunk driving, assault, more on Wells Police Log
WELLS – The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Wells Police from April 2 through April 8: • Scott Wilder, 57, of Wells, was arrested and charged with violating conditions of release following a complaint. He was not allowed bail and was transported to York County Jail. He is scheduled to appear […]
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Sixth-grade musicians, singers represent Wells Jr. High in music festival
WELLS ─ Several sixth-graders from Wells Junior High participated in the Maine Music Educators Association’s District 1 Sixth Grade Honors Festival held at Old Orchard Beach High School on March 9. Once there, they joined with band and chorus members from several different schools in southern Maine chosen to attend based upon their musical abilities […]
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