WELLS — Wells High School’s school nurse, Patricia Endsley, was selected School Nurse of the Year for 2016- 17 on July 27th by the Maine Association of School Nurses at the Maine Department of Education’s 2016 School Nurse Summer Institute at Bates College. According to the Maine Association of School Nurses, MASN, Endsley, RN MSN, […]
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Ogunquit town manager on paid leave
OGUNQUIT — Town Manager Thomas A. Fortier, who was charged by police last week with theft and official oppression, has been placed on paid administrative leave by the Ogunquit Select Board. “Our responsibility now is to cooperate fully with law enforcement and to conduct our own inquiry,” said Select Board Chairman Barbara Dailey in a […]
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Banning the butts
WELLS — The town of Wells is considering banning smoking on its beaches. The Board of Selectmen held a workshop on Tuesday after a member was approached by constituents about the issue, said Town Manager Jonathan Carter on Thursday. The board received feedback from the audience, and a representative from York Hospital’s Choose to Be […]
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Celebrating preservation: Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge turns 50
WELLS — Preservation of the country’s natural habitat has a long history. In 1869, Congress designated Alaskan islands as a national reservation to protect seals. Three years later, Yellowstone National Park was created by an act of Congress, and there have been numerous federal actions since to protect the nation’s wildlife and natural habitats. The […]
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Trolley museum gala offers journey back to ’60s
KENNEBUNKPORT — Around 2,400 people each year visit the Seashore Trolley Museum, a 290-acre property off Log Cabin Road that is home to more than 250 transit vehicles. The visitors come to see the restored trolley cars from almost every major city in the United States and from around the world. They come to take […]
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Kayak trips at Wells Reserve offer recreation, exploration
While easy paddling and a lesson make the trips popular, the intent is to teach about ecology.
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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 […]
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Let’s not outgrow our need for friendship
I was texting a friend of mine just the other day about what I planned to focus on for my column – adult friendships – when her response threw me for a loop. “Adult friendships? I’m not very good at those …” This friend has a particularly warm, welcoming presence that I imagine everyone wants […]
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Why play is vital
A n artful sign hangs in The Yard – Biddeford’s massive, indoor playground nestled inside a former mill – which quotes Einstein: “Play is the highest level of research.” Another nearby sign illustrates a playground, captioned simply: “Because no one ever remembers their best day of TV”. Stacy Maguire, pediatric occupational therapist, owns and operates […]