WELLS — Residents of Wells have placed their votes on the town meeting ballot and the numbers are in. Results for some of the major questions on the ballot include: • New public safety complex: In what was considered by some to be the biggest question on the ballot, Wells voters have approved a $14.25 […]
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Kennebunkport approves three town ballots
KENNEBUNKPORT — Results are in from Tuesday’s election in Kennebunkport; voters approved all three municipal ballot questions. In addition to voting on three town referendums, voters chose 329-98 to validate the Regional School Unit 21 budget, a figure of almost $45.8 million. Voters approved Question 1 of the town ballot, 317-88, which asked if they wish to […]
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Wells Grad: Something for everyone here
WELLS — When graduating senior David Oullette first walked through the doors of Wells High School his freshman year he described himself as “terrified.” Despite knowing some of the upperclassmen through his association with football, he said the experience was overwhelming: a new building, new classes, a whole new world. But if there’s one thing […]
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Wells High School releases Top Ten list for Class of 2017
Michelle Noel Desjardins is the Class of 2017 Valedictorian and the daughter of Gary and Cindy Desjardins of Wells. Michelle will be attending the University of New England where she will major in the medical biology/pre-physician assistant program. She has received numerous academic accolades while at Wells High School including the Phi Betta Kappa Academic […]
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AWS appoints YCCC president to board of directors
KENNEBUNK — The Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk announced Monday it has approved the appointment of York County Community College President Dr. Barbara Finkelstein to its board of directors. Finkelstein has been held her post at the Wells community college since August 2014, and has a 39-year career in higher education. Representatives from the AWS, a nonprofit […]
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New public safety building, pot laws on Wells town ballot
WELLS — Residents of Wells will set off for the polls on June 13 to cast their votes on issues ranging from the construction of a new public safety complex to retail marijuana and marijuana clubs. Additionally, residents will vote on the town’s outlined municipal budget of $18.4 million — $9.8 million of which will […]
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Assault suspect claimed his vehicle was stolen
NEWFIELD — A Kennebunk man who told sheriff’s deputies that a former girlfriend had stolen his vehicle was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault after he allegedly attempted to retrieve the car. The incident played out around 10:30 p.m. Monday on Bond Spring Road when Jason Ames, 36, of Kennebunk reported to deputies that his vehicle […]
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Rotary Club to hold annual mini golf tournament Sunday
WELLS — Fore! For the third year in a row. The Wells Rotary Club will be sponsoring its third-annual Mini Golf Tournament on Sunday, held at Wonder Mountain Fun Park. Teams of five, or four — that’s fine, too — will have the opportunity to best the competition in the name of charity, as all proceeds from […]
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Things to do at Wells Reserve
Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 7 a.m. to noon Bird Banding Demonstration. Visit the bird banding station at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, where bird studies have been ongoing for more than 25 years. Scientists from the Biodiversity Research Institute and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute are contributing to knowledge of bird […]