Her work at Portland’s needle exchange program has led to the building of supportive bonds.
2016
Helen Norton
Her legacy is the protection of land in Harpswell, including a shorefront family farm.
And the winners are …
WELLS — York County Community College held its 12th Annual York County Business Awards Dinner (formerly the Entrepreneur Awards) on Nov. 10 at Duffy’s Tavern & Grill in Old Orchard Beach. The evening included a social hour, dinner, and an awards presentation, which recognized and honored York County Business. YCCC President, Dr. Barbara Finkelstein, welcomed […]
Wag wagon delivers!
To celebrate October’s Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month, Wag Wagon Pet Services’ clients made donations to the animals at the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk. In total, they gave 990 pounds of dry dog food, 176 ounces of peanut butter, 364 ounces of wet dog food, 456 ounces of wet cat food, 47 pounds of cat litter, […]
Wells High School students recognized for excellence by National School Development Council
WELLS — Wells High School Principal Sheehy has announced that seniors Richard Patnaude and Issac J. Michaud are the recipients of the 2016 National School Development Council Award for Academic Growth and Student Leadership in Learning. Formed in 1969, the council, a network of regional school study councils, seeks to acknowledge the positive contributions that […]
Ogunquit Performing Arts presents Portland Ballet in excerpts from “The Victorian Nutcracker” on Dec. 4
Ogunquit Performing Arts celebrates the holiday season 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Dunaway Center, 23 School St., Ogunquit, with a dance performance by the Portland Ballet, featuring excerpts from “The Victorian Nutcracker,” the company’s magical production of Tchaikovsky’s most popular holiday ballet. “The Victorian Nutcracker” opens in Portland Dec. 17. Sasha Yapparov, director […]
Veterans and those still serving honored at Wells Elementary School
WELLS — On Nov. 10, a day before Veterans Day, Wells Elementary School held its annual Veterans Day K-4 assembly to honor local veterans and those still serving in the military. Numerous veterans attended this year’s event and were introduced and recognized before a large gathering of students and staff. First grade students, who made flags earlier […]