WELLS — The Wells-Ogunquit school committee voted unanimously Wednesday to remove Native American imagery associated with school mascots. The vote ended a seven-month study and discussion of the Wells High “Warriors” nickname and its associated “Warrior head” logo, along with other Native American-themed imagery. The discussion pitted those who considered the imagery offensive or insensitive […]
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Wells Conservation Commission announces 19th Annual Student Art Awards winners
WELLS — An audience of 125 students and family members celebrated the Wells Conservation Commission annual student art awards presentations May 31 at Wells Elementary School. This is the 19th year the Town of Wells’ all-volunteer Conservation Commission has sponsored the program recognizing outstanding student artistic interpretations of our local natural resources. This year’s art theme […]
Wells High School graduates advised to follow their dreams
WELLS — Wells High School 2004 graduate Ryan Peters, a rapper better known by his stage name, Spose, advised the 102 members of the Class of 2018 that it might take some time to achieve their goals, but don’t give up. Spose was the guest speaker at Sunday’s graduation at Warrior Memorial Field and addressed the […]
Kennebunk High grads set out on new journey by acknowledging beloved teacher
KENNEBUNK — Riding a roller coaster of emotions, the Kennebunk High School Class of 2018 embarked upon the next chapter of their lives following the school’s 143rd Commencement Exercise on Sunday. Held on the school’s football field before a standing room only crowd of family, friends and well-wishers, KHS seniors made the transition to graduates, […]
More to Wells High School sports hero than meets the eye
WELLS — Wells High School graduating senior Nolan Potter is no stranger to fame in his home town, and to those who pay attention to Maine high school sports. The career of this wrestling and football star has been well documented in this and other Maine publications. But you wouldn’t know from first meeting the […]
Kennebunk High School graduate plans future of giving back
KENNEBUNK — Kennebunk High School senior Sydney Waitt is planning a future helping others. The 18-year-old, who will graduate Sunday, is planning to attend Manhattan College in the fall where she will major in international relations and diplomacy. After graduating college, she will enter the Peace Corps “and after that who knows,” she said. It […]
Minor changes ensure Wells public safety building under budget
WELLS — Some minor tweaks to the plans for the long-anticipated new public safety building in Wells mean that the cost will be within the amount of the bond that voters approved in June 2017. On May 22, the Board of Selectman authorized Town Manager Jonathan Carter to sign a contract with the town’s construction […]
Ogunquit’s Barn Gallery now open for season
OGUNQUIT — The public is invited to help celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the area’s oldest artist group – the Ogunquit Art Association. Another exciting season of art exhibitions, programs and workshops by OAA artists at Barn Gallery started Wednesday, May 23. Opening Exhibitions include ‘OAA Expressions,’ an exhibition with a wide variety of subject and […]
Wells Junior High students rally for blood drive at school
WELLS — The Wells Junior High School student body filled the seats in the Ward Gymnasium on May 23 for a blood drive “rally” featuring a student quiz show presented by the American Red Cross. This presentation was in advance of an actual blood drive to be held by the Red Cross at WJHS in the Ward […]
Market at the Meetinghouse a new event coming to Wells
WELLS — This event is open to anyone in the community who would like to participate as either a vendor of a small business, or someone wanting an opportunity to sell “yard sale” style items at the Meetinghouse rather than their own home. The Historical Society will offer 8’ x 5’ spaces for $25. Participants […]
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