WELLS — Wells High School sophomore Madison Szczygiel has been selected Student- Athlete of the Month for February. This award is in recognition of her academics, sportsmanship on and off the field and excellence in school sports including her running performances at the State Class B Indoor Track Meet at Bowdoin College and at the […]
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The town of Wells needs you
WELLS — The Town of Wells is looking for volunteers seeking to make a difference. Those interested in volunteering may contact the Wells volunteer force coordinator at 361-8130 Opportunities are available in a number of areas including: • Budget Review Committee – This committee is seeking one regular and two alternate members for review of […]
Farmers’ market season has arrived
SANFORD — Fans of fresh, locally grown produce and meat, take note – farmers’ market season has officially begun. • The Sanford Farmers’ Market kicked off its eighth season from 8 a.m. to noon on April 1 at Central Park. It will also be open at the same time on Saturdays through late October, plus […]
WHS named 5th best in state
WELLS — Wells High School has been named by U.S. News and World Report as the fifth-ranking high school in the state for 2016. The magazine teamed up with research firm RTI International to review almost 28,600 public high schools across the country, and then ranked about 6,200 schools as gold, silver or bronze. Wells […]
Off to the circus with the greatest of ease
I hesitantly stepped into the venue with my husband and children in tow, and childhood experience came flooding back to memory as my eyes adjusted to the dark. That old, familiar feeling fell over me as I breathed in a pungent, musty mixed scent of dirt, hay and popcorn. But it was dirt, hay, popcorn […]
Flute lessons give midlife mom new reed on life
Take a deep breath and relax, I tell myself. Don’t overthink it, I’m thinking. Just let yourself meditate while you play. SCREEEEECH. This is how my practice sessions on a very different type of flute are going. Last November, I won the bid on a chance for lessons with the Native American flute at our […]