Wells News

Samantha Stephens photo Army veteran, American Legion member and Wells resident James Kilbride addresses the crowd at Veteran's Park in Ogunquit on Monday.

The following local residents were named to the dean's list during the fall 2011 semester at Salve Regina University: Kaitlin MacKenzie of Kennebunk, a freshman, and Alexandra Rocci of Moody, a junior majoring in Studio Art-Graphic Design and Studio Art-Painting. NORTON, Mass.

He grew up in Poland, where he served for three years in the Polish Army during World War II.

Wells High School Senior Julianna Fischer was recently selected as first runner-up in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition.

KITTERY, Maine - The public is invited to the York County Snowplow Roadeo and National Public Works Week celebration and equipment expo at the Kittery Trading Post, 301 Route 1 on Friday, May 25.

I am writing to urge members of the Ogunquit Select Board to use extreme caution before voting to compromise public safety.

People spoke emphatically in favor of total renovation or rebuilding Wells High School at the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District's school committee workshop meeting May 16.

In preparation to the Maine Department of Transportation planned paving of Route 1 from Spur Road to the Ogunquit town line starting Monday, June 11, the state is doing preliminary work replacing some culverts and pipes on the state road.

The York Police Department is losing a $200,000 contract to provide emergency dispatch services for Ogunquit, a move that could potentially mean layoffs in York's dispatch center, according to Police Chief Doug Bracy.

WELLS, Maine - In an effort to make Wells Harbor safer for boaters, the Army Corps of Engineers will be moving some 20,000 cubic yards of sand.

Thumbs up to the Nonantum Resort for once again serving as the site of this year's Kennebunk High School prom.

Ogunquit police, fire and rescue personnel will soon by dispatched to scenes by people sitting just a town away in Wells.

The Board of Selectmen announced earlier in 2011 the switch over to an automated beach parking lot payment fee system and has spent the winter with staff to purchase and install 11 pay-and-display meters for its five municipal beach parking lots.

WELLS, Maine - The Board of Selectmen announced earlier in 2011 the switch over to an automated beach parking lot payment fee system and has spent the winter with staff to purchase and install 11 pay-and-display meters for its five municipal beach parking lots.

Brandon Duhaney, 26, of 1150 Post Road, was charged with operating while license suspended or revoked on Sanford Road.