Town officials are also asking anyone who does return to a seasonal home to self-quarantine for 14 days.
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Wells, Ogunquit and Kittery shut down public beaches
Beaches and parks will close indefinitely Wednesday to reduce the risk of the spread of coronavirus.
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York closes beaches after crowds fuel virus concerns in coastal towns
Municipal officials say having so many people on southern Maine’s beaches and trails defeats the purpose of social distancing and puts local residents at greater risk of contracting COVID-19.
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Doughnuts enter the ring
They fight for votes right alongside chefs’ fancy creations at the Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off. Go ahead, grab one. Or two. Gary Leech will do his best to ease your guilt.
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In bittersweet retirement ceremony, Wells honors ailing police dog for service to the town
Jagger, a 7-year-old German shepherd, was forced into retirement by a cancer diagnosis that required surgery to remove his right leg and shoulder.
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Stonewall Kitchen acquires Village Candle
The Wells-based candle maker complements York-based Stonewall Kitchen’s other brands, the company said.
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Amtrak Downeaster set new ridership record in 2019
More than 574,000 passengers rode the rail service last year, and there are plans for further improvements in southern Maine.
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Wells man killed in early-morning crash
Police say Joseph Tolpin was ejected from his car when it went off Mile Road and into a marsh.
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Wells police charge New Hampshire man, girlfriend with robbing store
Wells police say that Matthew Mosner and Danielle Theoret are being held at the Strafford County Jail in New Hampshire pending their extradition to Maine.
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Police say man who robbed Wells store captured in New Hampshire
Wells police say the suspect robbed an Irving gas station and convenience store at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon.