WELLS — Four Wells High School art students traveled to the Maine Statehouse in Augusta to meet with legislators and advocate for the arts on March 29. The event was organized by the Maine Alliance for Arts Education in conjunction with Arts Advocacy Day. Acting as lobbyists, students Elana Fortin, Alyssa Loukola, Nick Maynard, and […]
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Wells Elementary introduces ‘Bikes for Books’ program
WELLS — At an assembly on April 6, Wells Elementary School first and second graders were introduced to the “bikes for books” bicycle giveaway program sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Masons in Maine and the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation. According to a program brochure this is a statewide initiative “to foster literacy programs in […]
Wells Rotary announces Vidalia onion program
The Wells Rotary Club is excited to announce its second Annual Vidalia Onion Sale Project. During the month of April, Wells Rotarians will be taking orders for sweet, delicious Georgia-raised Vidalia Onions. This program has been extremely popular for the last several years with the Augusta, Maine Rotary Club and the Augusta club has graciously […]
‘Broadway on beach’ readies for season
WELLS — What started in a renovated garage during the Great Depression has become one of the premier summer theaters in New England. But it needs the community’s help to remain that way, officials with the Ogunquit Playhouse told members of the local business community Friday morning during the monthly “Eggs and Issues” presentation by […]
New Wells Elementary principal meets employees, parents
Special to the Journal Tribune WELLS Faculty, staff and parents of students at Wells Elementary School got the chance to meet their new principal during a meet-and-greet on Tuesday. The Wells-Ogunquit Community School District announced on April 6 that Christopher Roche, principal of R.D. Seymour Elementary School in East Granby, Connecticut, will take over at […]
Louisiana Style Lamb Meatballs
Café Brulot has been a favorite of Louisiana folks for many years, and no wonder. The gentle citrus flavors topped with orange liqueur will perk up anyone’s after–dinner festivities. I have taken this flavor and slathered it over lamb, making these the tastiest meatballs you will ever eat. 1 pound ground lamb/ cup fresh bread […]
Big sister clarifies the big picture
When I was around 7 years old my teenage sister and her best friend allowed me to join in on their personal photo shoot. Not one to miss an opportunity, I bolted to my room and whipped on my favorite paisley dress that my grandmother had sewn for me. As cars sped down the main […]