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Wells Public Library welcomes new space

WELLS — Rian and Matti Mattuchio, 4 and 8, respectively, sat beside Wells Public Library’s Youth Services Director Allison Herman on Saturday morning and signed up for the summer reading program. When all the participants are counted, there will be more than 300 youngsters enrolled. Over in the children’s room, Oliver, 2, and Olivia, 4, […]

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‘Purse-onality’ event in K’port benefits Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Campaign

KENNEBUNKPORT — The American Heart Association in Maine will hold its 2nd annual Go Red “Purse-onality” event on Wednesday, June 27 at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport from 5 to 7 p.m. This event features a silent auction of more than 25 purse packages donated by local supporters. Each purse is hand-selected and filled with items and […]

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Wells-Ogunquit school committee votes to remove Native American imagery

WELLS — The Wells-Ogunquit school committee voted unanimously Wednesday to remove Native American imagery associated with school mascots. The vote ended a seven-month study and discussion of the Wells High “Warriors” nickname and its associated “Warrior head” logo, along with other Native American-themed imagery. The discussion pitted those who considered the imagery offensive or insensitive […]

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Wells Conservation Commission announces 19th Annual Student Art Awards winners

WELLS — An audience of 125 students and family members celebrated the Wells Conservation Commission annual student art awards presentations May 31 at Wells Elementary School. This is the 19th year the Town of Wells’ all-volunteer Conservation Commission has sponsored the program recognizing outstanding student artistic interpretations of our local natural resources. This year’s art theme […]

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Kennebunk High grads set out on new journey by acknowledging beloved teacher

KENNEBUNK — Riding a roller coaster of emotions, the Kennebunk High School Class of 2018 embarked upon the next chapter of their lives following the school’s 143rd Commencement Exercise on Sunday. Held on the school’s football field before a standing room only crowd of family, friends and well-wishers, KHS seniors made the transition to graduates, […]