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Volume 19 • Issue No. 33
Wells Chamber to Host 22nd Annual Chili-Fest WELLS The Wells Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 22nd Annual Chili-Fest on Saturday, August 26 at the Wells Junior High campus, 1470 Post Road. 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 four categories: Red Chili (beef and red ripened chili peppers), Green (verde) Chili (chicken or pork and green chili peppers), and Homestyle (traditional chili with beans). There will also be a Youth Homestyle competition and a Salsa competition. Cash prizes and plaques are given to the winners, along with bragging rights. Competitors will be presenting their chili from 11 a.m. to
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 sale. 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. For more information, visit www.wellschilifest.com.
Local Man Walks for Pancreatic Cancer Research OGUNQUIT On Monday, August 21, Ogunquit resident Tim Duffy will embark on a 155-mile trek between Cape Cod and Ogunquit to support the fight against pancreatic cancer, which claimed his wife, Kate, late last year. Tim begins his journey on the day of what would be their 41st wedding anniversary at the Cape beach where they met back in 1978. Tim’s final destination will be Ogunquit Beach, where they moved several years ago for retirement. Funds raised from Tim’s
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walk will go directly to PanCAN, a national organization whose vision is to create a world in which all patients with pancreatic cancer will thrive. PanCAN’s mission improves the lives of those impacted by pancreatic cancer by advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge, and advocating for pancreatic cancer patients. Said Tim, “I lost my beautiful wife Kate to pancre-
YORK COUNTY In a collaborative effort between licensed behavioral health clinicians and law enforcement agencies, an initiative known as OPTIONS (Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach, Naloxone, and Safety) is making significant strides to combat the stigma surrounding substance use and save lives throughout York County and the state of Maine. This program, a partnership between support network Sweetser and the Maine Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), is designed to improve the wellbeing of individuals and families impacted by substance use
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atic cancer late last year. Court and Jared lost their mom. I’ve learned more than I would’ve liked to about this ruthless disease, from the lack of effective markers for early diagnosis, to how few meaningful treatments there are. My goal is to raise as much money as possible to give patients, like Kate, some real hope and a fighting chance. I will cover all of my own expenses,
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by employing harm reduction strategies, supporting recovery, and providing essential referrals for services. At the core of OPTIONS lies the commitment to education and awareness.
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Each of Maine’s 16 counties boasts an OPTIONS Liaison, a licensed behavioral health clinician who collaborates closely with local emergency medical services and law enforcement agencies. This collaboration ensures a comprehensive approach to addressing substance use-related crises, aiming to deescalate situations and connect individuals with the necessary support needed. Many liaisons have personal experiences with recovery, allowing them to empathize with the challenges faced by those seeking help and to provide immediate and long-term assistance effectively. Lacey Bailey (pictured), a
Sweetser Drug & Alcohol Clinician, serves as the current OPTIONS Liaison for York County, and is stationed at various police departments throughout the county. Bailey is currently based out of the Sanford police department, and also works at the Wells Police Department on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The next clinic will be held on August 23. B a i le y’s r ole ex te nd s beyond emergency response, as she actively facilitates immediate medical treatment and subsequently arranges primary care,
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