WELLS

Groundbreaking ceremony notes start of school project

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Members of the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District staff and student body and town officials take part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion project at Wells High School. From left are Steve Kayser, teacher; Zak Harding, building committee co-chair; Jon Carter, Wells town manager; Ellen Schneider, WOCSD superintendent; Ally O’Brien, student; Helena Ackerson, school committee chair; state Sen. Ron Collins; Josh Gould, building committee co-chair; and principal Jim Daly. Reg Bennett photo

Wells-Ogunquit Community School District officials, teachers, students and Wells and Ogunquit town officials recently participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at Wells High School to commemorate the start of a renovation and expansion project at the school.

The two-year, $26.85 million project was approved by Wells-Ogunquit voters last November. The general contractor for the project is Arthur C. Dudley Inc.

CAMDEN

United Mid-Coast Charities donates to 50 service groups

United Mid-Coast Charities has awarded more than $325,000 to 50 service agencies and programs in Knox and Waldo counties, a continuation of its annual allocations that support area nonprofits and charities.

The largest recipients are Broadreach Family & Community Services and Penobscot Bay YMCA. Each received $30,000. Also, Waldo County YMCA received $25,000 and Knox County Homeless Coalition: Hospitality House received $15,000. Other recipients are Area Interfaith Outreach, Belfast Area Children’s Services, Knox County Health Clinic, New Hope for Women and Belfast Soup Kitchen.

For a complete list of recipients, go to www.unitedmidcoastcharities.org. For more details, call Dennis Bailey, of Savvy Inc., at 482-0637.

NORTH BERWICK

Land trust dedicates land donated by Vera Spohr

Great Works Regional Land Trust recently dedicated its newest preserve, the Negutaquet Conservation Area, off Lebanon Road.

The 100-acre property was donated to Great Works Regional Land Trust in 2011 by Vera Spohr. Spohr retains a lot and small cabin on the original property.

The property features nearly two miles of wooded trails, winding through mostly hardwood forest, down to and along the Negutaquet River. It includes small fields and the old Weymouth family cemetery.

The trust presented Spohr with an award for lifetime membership.

A grant from Kennebunk Savings provided funding for trail work as part of its commitment to public access and recreational opportunities. The property will offer area residents the opportunities for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing as well as hiking.

Great Works Regional Land Trust provides conservation options to landowners in the towns of Berwick, North Berwick, South Berwick, Eliot, Ogunquit and Wells.

WESTBROOK

Students from Drouin Dance to perform in Macy’s parade

Nine student dancers from Drouin Dance Center are preparing for a performance in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC.

The dancers will also attend the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and take in a Broadway show.

This is the second time Drouin Dance Center has been selected to dance in the parade. They performed in the 2011 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and also appeared on the Rockefeller Christmas Tree lighting broadcast.

The dance team includes Rachael Dyer, Liana Enright, Dianne Fahey, Kayla Fahey, Hannah Herman, Jessica LeVasseur and Alexandria Phelps, all of Westbrook; Lyndsey Sumner of South Portland and Lexi Trafton of Gorham.

BIDDEFORD

Ladies Association donates $12,000 to breast care center

The Biddeford-Saco Ladies Association of the Biddeford-Saco Country Club has donated more than $12,000 to support the work of Southern Maine Health Care’s Center for Breast Care.

The donation came from the proceeds raised at this summer’s 18th annual golf tournament, “Pink on the Links.”

Over the last three years, the Biddeford-Saco Ladies Association has given SMHC more than $34,000.

BUXTON

Cellphones, ink cartridges sought for scholarship fund

Buxton Garden Club is collecting used ink cartridges and cellphones to fund a scholarship for graduating Bonny Eagle High School seniors.

Collection boxes have been set up around town for donations, including at the Buxton Recycling Center, Buxton Town Hall, West Buxton Library and the Bar Mills Post Office.

Boxes in Hollis are at the Salmon Falls Library, Hollis Town Hall and the Hollis Center Library.

Also, “Clynk” bags are available for recycling returnables upon request by calling Anne at 929-6851 or email annewilliams15@hotmail.com.

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