Gee, you know, there are some things about spring that I love. There’s the reappearance of green grass, the magic and fun of finding things you forgot you left outside way back in October, the warmer nights and longer days… And then there are the peepers. There my reaction tends to be less love, more […]
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Alfred resident contributes to Irish history book
From Staff Reports ALFRED — Resident Mary Lee Dunn has contributed a chapter to a new Irish history book, “The Famine Irish: Emigration and the Great Hunger,” edited by historian Ciaran Reilly and set to be published in early April by the History Press Ireland. The work is a collection of essays, most of them […]
Meet Gypsy
Gypsy is a tri-colored young female feline who came into Another Chance Animal Rescue from a family that could no longer provide for this lovely family pet. Gypsy is a couple of years old with a lot of love to give to her new family, plenty of energy for play time, and a sweet gentle […]
Wells, other rotary clubs teaming up to collect crutches
The Wells Rotary Club is excited to announce that it is teaming up with other Rotary Clubs throughout Rotary District 7780 for the “Crutches 4 Africa” Program. Crutches 4 Africa is an organization that collects medical mobility devices (crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs) for people in Africa. David Talbot, a Rotarian from Colorado and polio […]
WHS art students lobby for arts in Augusta
WELLS — Four Wells High School art students traveled to the Maine Statehouse in Augusta to meet with legislators and advocate for the arts on March 29. The event was organized by the Maine Alliance for Arts Education in conjunction with Arts Advocacy Day. Acting as lobbyists, students Elana Fortin, Alyssa Loukola, Nick Maynard, and […]
Wells Elementary introduces ‘Bikes for Books’ program
WELLS — At an assembly on April 6, Wells Elementary School first and second graders were introduced to the “bikes for books” bicycle giveaway program sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Masons in Maine and the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation. According to a program brochure this is a statewide initiative “to foster literacy programs in […]
Wells Rotary announces Vidalia onion program
The Wells Rotary Club is excited to announce its second Annual Vidalia Onion Sale Project. During the month of April, Wells Rotarians will be taking orders for sweet, delicious Georgia-raised Vidalia Onions. This program has been extremely popular for the last several years with the Augusta, Maine Rotary Club and the Augusta club has graciously […]
‘Broadway on beach’ readies for season
WELLS — What started in a renovated garage during the Great Depression has become one of the premier summer theaters in New England. But it needs the community’s help to remain that way, officials with the Ogunquit Playhouse told members of the local business community Friday morning during the monthly “Eggs and Issues” presentation by […]
New Wells Elementary principal meets employees, parents
Special to the Journal Tribune WELLS Faculty, staff and parents of students at Wells Elementary School got the chance to meet their new principal during a meet-and-greet on Tuesday. The Wells-Ogunquit Community School District announced on April 6 that Christopher Roche, principal of R.D. Seymour Elementary School in East Granby, Connecticut, will take over at […]
Louisiana Style Lamb Meatballs
Café Brulot has been a favorite of Louisiana folks for many years, and no wonder. The gentle citrus flavors topped with orange liqueur will perk up anyone’s after–dinner festivities. I have taken this flavor and slathered it over lamb, making these the tastiest meatballs you will ever eat. 1 pound ground lamb/ cup fresh bread […]