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Volume 20 • Issue No. 49
Ogunquit’s 38th Annual Christmas by the Sea OGUNQUIT Once again, the holiday spirit will be joyfully celebrated in Ogunquit during the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce’s 38th annual Christmas by the Sea celebration. Festivities kick off on Friday night, December 13, and conclude on Sunday afternoon, December 15. Friday night’s events kick off with the lighting of Footbridge Beach Bridge and the Ogunquit dory at 4:30 p.m. There
will be caroling and s’mores in Perkins Cove at 5 p.m., sponsored by Ogunquit Rotary and Ogunquit Parks & Recreation. Be sure to wear that favorite ugly holiday sweater, or feel free to shine bright in one’s best holiday attire! Santa will arrive for pictures at 5:45 p.m., with the tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Other events that night include the Atlantic Harmonies Choir concert at the Ogunquit Baptist Church (159 Shore Road) at 7 p.m., and
Wreaths Across America to Stop in Wells SEACOAST What has become known as the country’s longest veterans parade – Wreaths Across America’s annual “Escort to Arlington” – kicks off this weekend in Maine. The official route will travel down the East Coast, stopping at schools, memorials, and other locations along the way to spread the year-long mission to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach the next generation the value of freedom. This year, the Town of Wells is thrilled to announce that once again they have been selected to participate in the annual event. The convoy is comprised of over 13 tractor trailer trucks transporting wreaths and approximately 14 Gold star families. These individuals are escorted to place wreaths on every grave in Arlington Na-
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tional Cemetery. Over 230,000 wreaths will be placed on graves there this year. The Wreaths Across America convoy – which includes more than 160 participants such as Gold Star families, veterans, and Patriot Guard Riders – is scheduled to arrive in Wells at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, December 9. The public is encouraged to line up along Route 1 to greet the convoy and show support as it travels down from the north and arrives at Wells Junior High School. After parking along Route 1, the convoy participants will join students and staff for a ceremony that includes Gold Star family speakers, patriotic performances by the Wells school bands, and speeches from local veterans. Wells students
WELLS The Town of Wells is set to welcome the holiday season with its 5th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony and caroling at Wells Harbor Community Park, 331 Harbor Road, Wells. The event will take place on Saturday, December 14 at 4 p.m., with caroling led by members of Seacoast Bible Church. Hot cocoa and lyric sheets will be provided. The public is invited to bundle up, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and join in singing traditional Christmas carols! At 4:45 p.m., the annual tree lighting ceremony will take place, led by Santa Claus himself. The evening will also
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Due to space limitations, the ceremony at Wells Junior High School is by invitation only. Local veterans who wish to RSVP to the event may email rkelley@wellstown.org or call 207-361-8130. The Town of Wells will
See CBTS on page 12 . . . also hold its Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, December 14, at Ocean View Cemetery to honor the 600 veterans buried there. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. with a brief service by the Wells Fire Department, followed by the placement of several hundred wreaths on veterans’ graves. Volunteers will carefully place each wreath with honor, stating the name on each grave before moving on to the next. The town encourages the public members to volunteer and assist with placing wreaths to ensure every veteran’s grave is honored. Wreath sponsors are also sought to help reach the goal of 600 wreaths. It has been said that everyone dies twice: first when their body loses life, and second when See WREATHS on page 5 . . .
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will also present gifts and mementos to convoy participants. The event will conclude with a send-off at 10:10 a.m. It promises to be a memorable occasion for the town, honoring veterans and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
the downtown tree lighting at Veteran’s Park in downtown Ogunquit at 8:15 p.m., featuring hot cocoa, cookies and caroling. Visitors and residents alike will have a wide variety of happenings from which to choose on Saturday. Signature events include the annual Christmas Parade presented by the Town of Ogunquit at 3 p.m.; the bonfire on the beach at 4 p.m.; and
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feature a meet-and-greet with Santa, performances by the Atlantic Harmonies singing group, a chance to meet members of the Wells Fire and Police departments, cookies and hot cocoa, s’mores by the fire pit, and more. This is a free event, open to all ages. For more information, visit www.wellstown.org/calendar or https://tinyurl.com/WellsTreeLighting2024. The Wells Chamber of Commerce is pleased to annou nce t he 39 t h A n nu a l Christmas Parade, scheduled for Sunday, December 15. The parade steps off at 2 p.m. from Wells Plaza and proceeds north on Route 1 to the Wells Junior
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High School. Sponsors for the event include DF Richard Energy, Kennebunk Savings, Rotary Club of Wells. Coldwell Banker Realty in Kennebunk will serve cookies and cocoa at the starting point of the parade, while York Hospital will offer treats in front of the Junior High School gymnasium at the conclusion of the event. Both locations invite paradegoers to stop by and enjoy the refreshments. Families, youth groups, civic groups, businesses and individuals are cordially invited to participate. For more information, visit www. wellschristmasparade.com or call 207-646-2451.
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