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Friday, August 16, 2024 Volume 20 • Issue No. 33
Chamber to Host 23rd Annual Chili-Fest WELLS The Wells Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 23rd Annual Chili-Fest on Saturday, August 24 at the Wells Junior High Campus, 1470 Post Road, Wells. The Joe Harvey Invitational Cook-off, sanctioned by the International Chili Society, is among one of many events available for “chiliheads” to qualify to compete in the World Championship, which will be held in September in Myrtle Beach, SC. Past entrants for the
Cook-off have come from all over New England and as far away as Florida, Nevada and Illinois.
The Cook-off will feature cooks and their specialty chilis in the following categories: Red
Chili (beef and red ripened chili peppers), Green (verde) Chili (chicken or pork and green chili peppers), Homestyle (traditional chili with beans), Youth Homestyle, and Vegetarian. Cash prizes and plaques are given to the winners, along with bragging rights. Competitors will be presenting their chili from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. for the “People’s Choice” competition, with a $250 first prize. Ballots for People’s Choice are included in the tasting kits available for purchase, at $10
per kit. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Wells Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. Kennebunk Savings is the Primary Event Sponsor, and DF Richard Energy is the Gold Sponsor. Vendors and crafters will also be on site to make this annual event one to remember. Parking and admission are free. Wells Junior High School is located at 1470 Post Road, in Wells. For more information, visit www.wellschilifest.com or call 207-646-2451.
“Beaks and Brews” Fundraiser for the Center for Wildlife CAPE NEDDICK Center for Wildlife (CFW) is excited to once again invite the community on Saturday, August 24, 12-4 p.m., to enjoy tastings from a variety of local brewers and support wildlife in need during their annual “Beaks and Brews” event. The event is the perfect opportunity for the public to learn about CFW’s mission, meet live ambassador animals and support injured and orphaned animals in need, all while enjoying free tasting samples from local brewers. This year’s local brewers will include: Allagash Brewing, Batson River, Corner Point Brewing, SoME Brewing, Tributary Brewers, and York Beach Beer Co. The event will also feature food from area eateries and live music. Participants must be 21 years of age
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to participate in brewery tastings, and tickets are required for all attendees 12 months and older. Admission tickets include access to CFW’s Nature Center and Outdoor Ambassador enclosures. CFW educators will be on hand to introduce participants to feathered friends throughout the event. All proceeds from the day’s festivities will go towards the care of injured and orphaned animals at CFW. As the largest and only
YORK COUNTY The York River Stewardship Committee (pictured) is proud to announce the awarding of $42,000 through its newly established York River Watershed Grants Program. This initiative supports five local projects aimed at implementing the York River Watershed Stewardship Plan, which focuses on enhancing water quality and river resources throughout the York River watershed. Funding for these grants is provided by the National Park Service Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers Program. Joan LeBlanc, Chair of the York River Stewardship Committee, expressed enthusiasm about the grants: “This is what we envisioned when we worked to achieve Wild and Scenic designation for York River. These new community-based grants will
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protect water quality, conserve valuable natural resources, and promote safe and enjoyable public access to the York River – all key priorities for the watershed.” The funded projects cover a range of activities, including land protection, public access, recreation, outreach, and education. These projects aim to preserve resources, connect people to the river, and promote sustainable practices. The grant recipients and their projects are as follows: York Parks and Recreation Department: Awarded $6,000 to
develop a kayak tour series along York River. This initiative will enhance river recreation opportunities and provide educational information about river ecology. Free tours will be offered to local residents for several years. York Land Trust: Awarded $10,000 for the expansion of the McIntire Highlands Preserve. The grant will fund boundary surveys, title research, and other land acquisition activities for three parcels donated by the Town of York, adding 42 acres to the preserve. This expansion will support wildlife habitat preserva-
tion and protect water quality. Town of York River Access Ad Hoc Committee: Awarded $10,000 for a feasibility study and designs for a paddle craft dock at Goodrich Park. The study will evaluate options and recommend designs that incorporate accessibility, sustainability, and erosion control features. Additional funding support will be provided by the York Harbor Board. Town of Kittery & Save Kittery Waters: Awarded $10,000 to continue the CreekSmart camSee PROJECTS on page 9 . . .
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