WELLS — Applications are now available for the 31st annual Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival, to be held Sept. 8 and 9, at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. Application information is available at wellsreserve.org/crafts. Applications are due March 21. The world of nature is the heme for this juried festival, which brings 120 of New England’s […]
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Wrestling: Sanford looks for memorable finale at state championships
The Spartans, winners of 17 wrestling state championships, host their final championship event at Memorial Gym in what shapes up as a wide-open Class A meet.
Maine UFC fighter who ruptured testicle while sparring is recovering
Devin Powell, of South Berwick, required surgery.
Maine man recounts being in Florida high school during shooting
Evan Beals of Wells said he was on lockdown in the gym during the shooting and was not harmed.
Turnpike rollover from southbound to northbound lanes slows morning commute
The crash was cleared by 8:00 a.m. Thursday morning.
Wells Police Log
WELLS — The Wells Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or cited from Feb. 6 to Feb. 11. • Jake Henderson, 30, of 15 Shaw Street Apt. #A, Sanford, was summonsed at 10:12 a.m. on Feb. 6 and charged with operating with a suspended or revoked license. • Christopher Coombs, 23, of 12 […]
Move to retire Wells’ Native American mascot gets significant support
The superintendent and the high school football coach tell study committee members they’re ready to retire the imagery while keeping the Warriors name.
United Way invests $663K in area nonprofits
KENNEBUNK — America’s forefathers believed that gratitude creates blessings and that by giving unselfishly to others, one can change the future in many positive ways. United Way of York County has taken that belief to heart and has invested $663,000 in local organizations throughout the community for the coming year. “Thanks to the generosity of those […]
Random acts of kindness multiply in Wells
WELLS — Before the holiday recess, a wave of kindness began spreading amongst students and staff at Wells Junior High School. It originated with Ed Tech Jacqui Myers and Special Ed teacher Lauren Rivera brainstorming ways to get their Bridges students interacting and communicating more with other students throughout the school. They decided on a […]
Wells installs LED streetlights as part of pilot program
WELLS— The town of Wells and the Wells Energy Committee are trying out a pilot program where they will be installing LED street lights in a few blocks of town. The town wants to switch from the Central Maine Power street lights to new LED lights that would be owned by the town. Currently CMP […]