WELLS ─ While walking around their school’s track one day last September, a small group of fifth-grade students at Wells Junior High School came to the realization that something was missing from their recess area. There were basketball courts and lots of pavement but there was little place to sit and eat a snack or […]

KENNEBUNKPORT — Three decades after it was ridiculed and became a punchline on late-night television, former President George H.W. Bush’s Points of Light concept is still going strong to the surprise of some, including President Trump. The phrase, aimed at promoting the former president’s vision of volunteerism, was transformed into Point of Light awards given […]

KENNEBUNKPORT — Sandy Pines Campground has announced its first annual Great Maine Camp Out to be held on Saturday, Sept. 22. The event welcomes traditional campers or glampers for a weekend of family activities in the great outdoors. Kids will love the Scavenger Hunt and Crafts and Story Hour, while families can eat with fellow campers at a Burger […]

WELLS — A new, handicapped accessible trail at Wells Reserve is expected to be completed by early fall, according to town officials. Wells town officials announced on Tuesday that the Webhannet Marsh Trail was currently under construction. The trail is being built on the Wells Reserve’s conservation easement and town land, in coordination between the […]

WELLS  ─  Eighth-grade student Sarah Shackford was recognized by Wells Jr. High School for her volunteer service to the school’s Bridges Program where she assists staff and special education students with disabilities. This award was also in recognition of her adherence to the school’s core values ofRespect, Responsibility, Honesty, Trustworthiness and Compassion. Presenting a “Certificate […]

KENNEBUNKPORT — A 5,600-square-foot expansion of Seashore Trolley Museum’s Fairview Carbarn continues this summer. This capital improvement project follows closely on the heels of the 4,200-square-foot expansion of Fairview completed in January. According to Seashore Trolley Museum Executive Director Sally Bates, in 2016 the museum also made major improvements at its Donald G. Curry Town House […]

WELLS — The Wells Police have released the has released the names of individuals arrested or issued a summons from Aug. 22 to Aug. 26. • Stephen Roberts, 28, of Cape Elizabeth, was issued a summons for operating with a suspended registration at 4:55 a.m. on Aug. 22. • Jade Hussey, 33, of Sanford was arrested […]

OGUNQUIT — The multi-Tony Award-winning, international sensation that took Broadway and the world by storm, makes its Northeast premiere at the Ogunquit Playhouse, on stage Sept. 5 through Oct. 28. Jersey Boys takes audiences on an exhilarating journey behind the music of mega-stars Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. The musical was penned by Marshall Brickman […]