WELLS — The Wells Chamber of Commerce hosted their 19th Annual Chili-Fest on Aug. 24 at the Wells Junior High Campus on Route 1. The weather was absolutely perfect and a fun time was had by all. The “Maine State Cook-Off”, sanctioned by the International Chili Society, is among the last events available for “chiliheads” […]
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Pair wanted in Wisconsin arrested in Wells traffic stop
WELLS – A vehicle stop on the Maine Turnpike for a seat belt violation Thursday evening has resulted in the arrest of two people wanted in Wisconsin on felony theft charges. Charles Ouimet, 36, of Manchester, New Hampshire, and Nicole Camuso, 34, of Seabrook, New Hampshire, were held as fugitives from justice at York County […]
Friends of the Ogunquit Heritage Museum schedule annual fundraiser
OGUNQUIT — The Friends of the Ogunquit Heritage Museum will conduct their annual fundraiser for the Ogunquit Heritage Museum from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. All are welcome and encouraged to come. It is not just for members. During the event, the Friends will be host their 3rd annual “Dinner and a […]
Wells Chamber of Commerce to host annual Chili-Fest
WELLS — The Wells Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 19th Annual Chili-Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at the Wells Junior High Campus on Route 1 in Wells. Kennebunk Savings is the Primary Event Sponsor. The “Maine State Cook-Off,” sanctioned by the International Chili Society, is among the last events available for “chiliheads” […]
Wells Historical Society, Great Works Land Trust to honor legacy of Roby Littlefield
WELLS — On Saturday, Aug. 24, The Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit and Great Works Regional Land Trust will present “Sharing Histories,” as learning experience for the community hosted by these two cultural organizations. The program starts at 10 a.m. and will be comprised of lecture, tour, and outside talk to honor Wells and Ogunquit history and the legacy […]
Performance schedule set for 29th Annual Capriccio Music Festival in Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT — The performance schedule for its 29th Annual Capriccio Music Festival 2019 has been announced. Events will take place on Friday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. at Ogunquit’s Main Beach and at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. On Friday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Grammy Award Jazz pianist […]
Appeals court upholds life sentence for Wells sex offender
BOSTON — A former Wells man sentenced a year ago to life in federal prison for sex crimes involving children has lost his appeal of his conviction and sentence. In a decision handed up on Thursday, the Boston-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed William Gaudet’s November 2017 conviction on a charge […]
Agatha Christie’s masterpiece, ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ opens at Ogunquit Playhouse on Aug. 13
OGUNQUIT – Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express,” will be on state at the Ogunquit Playhouse Aug. 14 through Aug. 31. This will be the first non-musical play the Playhouse has presented in over 12 years. This suspenseful play takes audiences on a journey alongside a train full of suspects, each one with an […]
Wells runner Griffin Allaire wins Beach to Beacon high school mile
CAPE ELIZABETH — Griffin Allaire’s strategy in the Beach to Beacon high school mile had worked well enough the two previous years to land him on the podium. The Wells High senior-to-be wasn’t about to change plans Friday in his last crack at the fourth annual event that quickly has become a staple of the […]
Family fun to be had at Wells HARBORFEST on Saturday
WELLS – Looking for something fun to do this weekend for the whole family? Head to Wells on Saturday to take part in the Wells HARBORFEST community festival put on by the town and its community partners. Whether you feel like crabbing, building a sand castle, vying to be the Lobster Trap Toss World Champion, […]