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12 semifinalists announced for 48th Fitzpatrick Trophy
The annual award honors Maine’s top senior in high school football.
Volunteers continue vital role in Wells schools’ success
WELLS ─ The Wells-Ogunquit school district has had its current school volunteer program in place since 1994. During that time, several thousand community volunteers and students have worked in one or more of the District’s three schools to fill important teacher, student and overall school needs by performing various tasks ranging from mentoring a small […]
Equestrian’s passion for dressage helps overcome MS diagnosis
WELLS — A Native American proverb says horses truly help heal and guide us to discover hidden parts of ourselves and for one Wells resident, that’s an evident truth. Mary Jordan of Wells has been riding horses from the time she could first walk growing up in Clinton, New York, and she now works in […]
Holiday happenings in Wells
WELLS — Both young and old alike can make holiday memories at a newly established tree lighting or a well-established parade. The town of Wells is hosting a holiday tree lighting from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 4. at Wells Town Hall, 208 Sanford Road. The event will also include carols performed by […]
Drug charges, assault, more on Wells Police log
WELLS – The following people were charged with crimes by Wells Police Nov. 22 through Nov. 25: • Roy Mills, 46, of Somersworth, New Hampshire was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and possession of methamphetamine at 10:10 p.m. Nov. 22 following a disturbance at a home on Walnut Street. Mills was taken to York County […]
Wells School Committee recognizes champion cross country teams
WELLS ─ Earlier this month, the Wells-Ogunquit CSD School Committee recognized the Wells High School Boys and Girls Cross Country teams for their championship victories. Wells Schools Superintendent Jim Daly and School Committee Chair Helena Ackerson awarded Certificates of Recognition from the School Committee to members of the WHS Girls Cross Country team and the […]
Holiday edition of ‘Market at the Meetinghouse’ returns to Wells next month
WELLS — The Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit will continue its popular “Market at the Meetinghouse” fundraiser to be held at the historic 1862 Meetinghouse on Route 1 in Wells next month. Building on the success of their summer fundraising event, the organization has scheduled another one for Sunday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to […]
Wells school bus drivers enjoy week in spotlight
WELLS ─ The Parent Teacher Student Association at Wells Elementary School conducted Bus Driver Appreciation Week from Oct. 22 through Oct. 26 and during that time those that have the major responsibility of transporting Wells-Ogunquit Central School District students to and from their respective schools, were recognized for their service. On Monday Oct. 22, these […]
Legendary dancer Nureyev’s film ‘The Nutcraker’ to screen in Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT — The Ogunquit Performing Arts Classic Film Series will present legendary dancer Rudolph Nureyev, starring in his own production of “The Nutcracker” with The Royal Ballet, London, co-starring Merle Park. The film will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Dunaway Center, 23 School St., Ogunquit. There will be free admission, parking, […]