The school start dates of the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District include: Kindergarten students, Sept. 9; Wells Elementary School students, Wells Junior High School students and Wells High School freshman, Sept. 6; and Wells High School upper classmen, Sept. 7. Bus routes are subject to change and times are approximate at the beginning of the school […]
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Public safety building, library expansion on hold
WELLS — It’s back to the drawing board for proposals for a new public safety building and fire substation, as well as an expansion to the Wells Public Library. The Board of Selectmen are now aiming for the June ballot for two questions that will ask voters to decide if the town should spend money […]
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Review: Ogunquit’s ‘Priscilla’ no drag
William Blake once observed, “The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.” At the Ogunquit Playhouse production of “Priscilla Queen of the Desert,” excess is redefined by a profusion of feathers, sequins, sparkles, bangles and beads, architectural wigs and headdresses that rise to a staggering height. The fun begins as the central cast […]
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UNE, YCCC sign transfer partnership agreement
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England and York County Community College on Monday signed a partnership that will allow students seeking bachelor’s degrees to easily transfer their credits to the university upon graduating from YCCC. The “2 + 2 Transfer,” as the partnership is known, signed by both UNE President Danielle Ripich and YCCC […]
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Wells to hold public hearing on fluoride referendum
WELLS — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday set a public hearing for Sept. 6, during which residents will be able to weigh in on a November ballot question that will ask them if they want to continue adding fluoride to their drinking water. Town Manager Jonathan Carter said the hearing was set in accordance […]
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Residents listen to pros and cons of fluoride
KENNEBUNK — When some of the municipalities in York County had the opportunity to get fluoride in their water more than a decade ago, there probably wasn’t a lot of opposition. The chance to have something that protects your teeth from cavities and decay, for free and just by drinking water, seemed like a no-brainer. […]
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RSU 21 committee retains current cost-sharing agreement
KENNEBUNK — Members of the RSU 21 Cost-Sharing Amendment Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to retain the same cost-sharing agreement decided upon in 2013. Arundel, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport agreed to share non-state-funded costs for their consolidated school district, RSU 21, in 2013. As part of that agreement, each town is responsible for paying local funds […]
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Rat poison discovery causes partial closing of Ogunquit Beach
OGUNQUIT — A large portion of Ogunquit Beach remained blocked off by caution tape on Thursday as town officials and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection investigated the use of rat poison at the beach. Acting Town Manager Mark O’Brien said in a press release that it became apparent to him last week that rat […]
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An Evening with Maine Mystery Writers
Toddler Storytime Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to meet for stories, songs and movement, all followed by a craft. For more information, contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call 646-8181. Random Fandom Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. […]
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Chili-Fest planned at Wells Jr. High
WELLS — The 16th annual Chili-Fest, sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce, will be Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wells Junior High School. The event is sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce and is sanctioned by the International Chili Society and People’s Choice Competition. There is free parking and […]