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Friday, December 2, 2022
Volume 18 • Issue No. 48
Ogunquit’s 36th Annual Christmas by the Sea OGUNQUIT The holiday spirit will be joyfully celebrated in Ogunquit during the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce’s 36th annual Christmas by the Sea celebration. Festivities begin on Friday, December 9, and conclude on Sunday, December 11. Friday night’s events kick off with caroling and s’mores in Perkins Cove at 5 p.m., sponsored by Ogunquit Rotary and Ogunquit Parks & Recreation. Be sure to wear a favorite ugly holiday sweater or shine in love-
liest holiday attire, as prizes will be awarded! Santa will arrive for pictures at 5:45 p.m., with the tree lighting at 6 p.m. Other events that night include the At-
lantic Harmonies Choir concert at the Baptist Church at 7 p.m., followed by the downtown tree lighting at Veteran’s Park at 8:15pm. Hot cocoa, cookies and
caroling can be enjoyed by all at the tree lighting. Visitors and residents will have a wide variety of happenings to choose from on Saturday,
December 10. Signature events include the annual Christmas Parade at 3 p.m., the bonfire on the beach at 4 p.m., and fireworks at Main Beach at 4:30 p.m. The fireworks are generously sponsored by The Front Porch Piano Bar & Restaurant. Other Saturday activities include shopping at the artisan craft fairs at the Dunaway Center from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at the adjacent fire house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa really loves See CBTS on page 30 . . .
37th Annual Christmas Parade WELLS The Wells Chamber of Commerce is pleased to anno u nc e t he 37t h A n nu a l Christmas Parade, scheduled for Sunday, December 11. The parade steps off at 2 p.m. from Wells Plaza, and proceeds north on Route 1 to the Wells Junior High School. The Grand Marshal for the parade will be Wells resident Kathy Wright. Kathy is a graduate of Wells High School, was the secretary and office manager for the Wells Chamber and Wells Information Center from 1984-
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1988, served on the Wells Board of Selectmen and was the coordinator of the Wells Christmas Parade for 21 years. Eleanor Vadenais, president and CEO of the Wells Chamber of Commerce, stated, “In selecting the Grand Marshal for the Parade every year, we look for someone who has a long-standing commitment to the Wells community. Kathy
ELIOT The Wreaths Across America (WAA) convoy is once again stopping in Eliot on December 12, enroute to Arlington National Cemetery, where it will provide wreaths for the servicemen and women interred there. Founded by Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, the WAA has been honoring the Arlington veterans since 1992 with classic Maine balsam wreaths. As the number of wreaths being driven to Arlington grew, the vehicles transporting them began to be escorted; thus, the Veterans Honor Parade was born. Each year, the parade makes stops along the way at schools, monuments, veterans homes and other places of significance. At each stop, the WAA shares its mission of honoring veterans, recognizing their service and teaching the importance of remembrance. This year, the WAA is partnering with the William Fogg Library in Eliot to host a
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clusion of the parade. The chamber hopes hope to see everyone there! Families, youth groups, civic groups, businesses and individuals are cordially invited to join. There is no charge to participate. For more information, call the Wells Chamber of Commerce at 207-646-2451 or www. wellschristmasparade.com.
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has years of dedication and support to both the town of Wells and our organization.” There will be plenty of cookies and cocoa to be had the day of the parade. Coldwell Banker Realty in Kennebunk will be serving at the starting point, and York Hospital will be in front of the Junior High School gymnasium at the con-
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wreath-making workshop on Thursday, December 8 at 6 p.m. The WAA is providing simple balsam-wreath kits, and the workshop will be held at the historic Fogg House on library grounds. Snacks and drinks will be available. The cost of the kits is $18.50, and all kit proceeds go to the WAA. According to the WAA, this is a great
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family project! The kit includes 10 balsam fir bouquets, one 10-inch clamp ring and one four-loop red velveteen bow. The wreath will bring the fragrance of the Maine woods home for the holidays! The workshop is being held in honor of Larry Kent, a long-time Eliot resident and Citizen of the Year, who was active in numerous town affairs, serving on select board, Budget Committee, Bicentennial Committee, 175th Committee, Conservation Committee and many other activities. Kent also worked tirelessly for the library. An avid gardener, Kent was beloved for his wreath-making. Each Christmas, he made dozens of wreaths, which he gave to community organizations, friends, and those needing a touch of holiday spirit. Payment is required upon registration, either online or in-person. The library is located at 116 Old Road in Eliot. For more information, visit: www.williamfogglibrary. org, or call the library at 207-439-9437.
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