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Wells-Ogunquit school committee votes to remove Native American imagery

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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]