WELLS — Six eighth-graders at Wells Junior High School recently became published authors by having selections of their poetry published in The Telling Room’s 10th anthology, “Once; 40 Stories and Poems About Time,” a collection of work that ponders the concept of time itself. The Telling Room is a nonprofit writing center in Portland that […]
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York Library offers summer events
YORK — Upcoming events at York Public LIbrary include: Maker Fair Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m . Maker Fair is part science fair, part artisan fair, part technology fair and will appeal to all ages. Crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, artists and community businesses will show off their creations and offer visitors […]
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Wells recreation 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
WELLS — The Wells Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for boys and girls in grades three through eight at the Walter Marsh Recreation Area (on Route 9A) on June 25. Brackets will be set in grades three/four, five/six and seven/ eight (as of spring 2016). The first […]
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Lots to do at Wells Public Library Library
From Irish Moss to Ice CreamWednesday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m.For kids and adults alike. Discoverthe many food products that containcarrageenan, an extract of a red seaweedcalled Irish Moss, commonly foundalong the New England shorelines.Join “Coastal Carol” Steingart of CoastEncounters, LLC., for a fun and interactive look at this common seaweedwith unique properties. Themed gameswill […]
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Antique show, sale at Wells Reserve
WELLS — The 16th annual Wells Antique Show and Sale will take place on June 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm Road. For more information, contact (800) 641-6908 or goosefare@gwi.net.
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Wells Reserve offers upcoming events
WELLS — Upcoming events at Wells Reserve at Laudholm include: Friday, June 10, 11 a.m.-noonClimbing the Fish Ladder Wells Reserve biologists whotrack fish using the Branch Brookfish ladder will explain the ladder’s features and their researchfindings in this public demonstration at the site. River herring,brook trout, and sea lamprey areamong the fish known to use […]
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Wells High School announces top 10 students
WELLS — Wells High School has released the “Top Ten List” for the Class of 2016. Graduation is planned for June 12 at 1 p.m. at Warrior Memorial Field at Wells High School. Commencement speakers include Class of 2016 advisers Kristen Thompson and Paula Brayson.
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County Commission candidates vie for Republican nomination
KITTERY — Two Kittery residents – a political newcomer and a former Maine legislator and Kittery councilor – are seeking the Republican nod in the June 14 primary in County Commission District 5. The victor will square off against Richard Clark of Wells in the November election for the open seat. Clark is uncontested in […]
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Conservation group hopes for voter approval
WELLS — The June 14 Town of Wells ballot is of special interest to Owen Grumbling, a University of New England professor of environmental literature. Grumbling is also part of the Wells Conservation Commission, which is an official town board that works to acquire ecologically significant land for wildlife habitat, education and traditional outdoor recreation […]
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Wells Conservation Commission recognizes student artwork
WELLS — Artwork by 68 Wells-Ogunquit School District K-12 students, all with the theme of “My Special Place in Nature,” was exhibited and recognized at the 17th annual Student Conservation Art Awards Night held May 24 at Wells Elementary School. Sponsored by the Wells Conservation Commission, the program works to encourage students to express their […]