WELLS — York County Community College’s Director of TRIO Student Support Services Jane Kimball Foley was recently appointed as the president elect of The New England Educational Opportunity Association, or NEOA, beginning in September. She will assume the role of president in next year. “I am humbled and honored to have been chosen as president-elect […]
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Community event to celebrate Ogunquit’s school history
OGUNQUIT — Together with the Ogunquit Heritage Museum, the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit is hosting another of their popular “Do You Remember” community events. The theme, “Do You Remember Ogunquit Village School?” will bring townspeople together to talk and enjoy the shared stories and photos of school memories from the beloved 1906 schoolhouse. […]
Wells students donate to numerous local organizations
WELLS — On Feb. 29, Wells Elementary School held an assembly focused on one of the school’s core values, “Compassion”. This year the assembly was the culmination and celebration of a multi-donation endeavor focused on making a meaningful difference for others. Invited to the event were representatives of numerous local organizations including Atria Senior Living, […]
Vinegar Hill online box office open for business
ARUNDEL — Southern Maine’s newest music venue, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, opened its online box office on April 26. The venue is located at 53 Old Post Road, the site of the former Arundel Barn Playhouse. Set in a former barn, the theater seats 200 people, said managing partner Debbie Lennon. The barn and the […]
Szczygiel named Wells’ Student-Athlete of the Month
WELLS — Wells High School sophomore Madison Szczygiel has been selected Student- Athlete of the Month for February. This award is in recognition of her academics, sportsmanship on and off the field and excellence in school sports including her running performances at the State Class B Indoor Track Meet at Bowdoin College and at the […]
The town of Wells needs you
WELLS — The Town of Wells is looking for volunteers seeking to make a difference. Those interested in volunteering may contact the Wells volunteer force coordinator at 361-8130 Opportunities are available in a number of areas including: • Budget Review Committee – This committee is seeking one regular and two alternate members for review of […]
Farmers’ market season has arrived
SANFORD — Fans of fresh, locally grown produce and meat, take note – farmers’ market season has officially begun. • The Sanford Farmers’ Market kicked off its eighth season from 8 a.m. to noon on April 1 at Central Park. It will also be open at the same time on Saturdays through late October, plus […]
WHS named 5th best in state
WELLS — Wells High School has been named by U.S. News and World Report as the fifth-ranking high school in the state for 2016. The magazine teamed up with research firm RTI International to review almost 28,600 public high schools across the country, and then ranked about 6,200 schools as gold, silver or bronze. Wells […]