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Friday, July 18, 2025 Volume 21 • Issue No. 29
9/11 Mobile Exhibit Visits Kittery Trading Post KITTERY On Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27, the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit will be on display for the first time in Maine at Kittery Trading Post, 301 Route 1, Kittery. The display is open both days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with an official opening ceremony scheduled for 9:15 a.m. Saturday. It will arrive for setup at 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, escorted by New Hampshire State Police, Maine State Police, the Kittery Police Department, and Kittery Fire Department. Housed in an 83-footlong tractor-trailer, the mobile
museum offers 1,100 square feet of space and includes artifacts from Ground Zero, such as World Trade Center steel, pieces of the marble lobby floor, and parts of the aluminum façade. It also contains videos, 9/11 dispatch audio,
and a tribute to first responders who died on 9/11 or later from 9/11-related illnesses. Tours are conducted by retired New York City firefighters and first responders who responded to Ground Zero on that
fateful day. These witnesses to history share their memories of what they saw and experienced on 9/11 and in the days and weeks that followed. “The 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit shares the story of my brother, FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller and so many others to communities across the country, teaching the new generation about the heroic sacrifices made by our first responders to save others that tragic day,” said Tunnel to Towers chairman and CEO, Frank Siller. The opening ceremony will include an Honor Guard Posting of Colors by the York Police De-
partment, a performance of the National Anthem, remarks from FDNY and Tunnel to Towers Foundation speakers, and a bagpipe performance by members of the New Hampshire Highland Games and Festival. Guest speakers include: Billy Puckett, field manager for the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit and an ambassador for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Puckett served twenty-six years as a volunteer firefighter and four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 2023, He was awarded the Rotary club’s high honor of See 9/11 on page 4 . . .
11th Annual HarborFest Returns Saturday, July 26 WELLS Wells HarborFest returns for its 11th year on Saturday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wells Harbor Community Park. As the harbor’s biggest event of the year, HarborFest brings together locals and visitors for a day filled with live music, games, food, contests, and community fun. The International Lobster Trap Toss is one of the most anticipated contests of the day, offering cash prizes and international bragging rights. For those with big appetites, Congdon’s Doughnuts will once again sponsor the much-anticipated Doughnut Eating Contest. Common Ground Band, a
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regional favorite known for their high-energy mix of classic rock, blues, and pop, will be providing live music and entertainment. There will also be a dance performance from Northern Explosions Dance Studio, plus a number of family-friendly activities, including the Kids’ Crabbing Station, kite making, and sand art. The Founders Park Community Center Committee will host a dunk tank to raise funds, with a lineup of familiar faces from town ready to take the plunge. Food options will be plentiful. The Wells Rotary Club will be grilling up burgers and hot
KENNEBUNK Kennebunk’s annual Blueberry Festival & Craft Fair is taking place Saturday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to browse the festive tents set up on the lawns between First Parish Church UUC and Kennebunk Library on Main Street. According to First Parish, the festival offers something for all ages: a food court, 44 craft booths from across New England, local pottery, artwork, fine jewelry, textiles, handcrafts, gifts, pet-related items, and unique creations ranging from reclaimed wood products to seascapes and modern art, plus vintage jewelry
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demonstrations by the Wells Police Department, Wells Fire Department and Wells EMS, as well as face painting, games, and
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dogs, and several food trucks will on site offering many delicious options. Other highlights include
giveaways. A special thank you to this year’s sponsors Congdon’s Doughnuts, GoNet Speed, Partners Bank, Rotary Club of Wells, Save Our Shores Maine, and Webhannet River Bait & Tackle. The support helps to make HarborFest possible. All activities are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring family and friends to this annual community tradition. For more information, email Rebekah Kelley at rkelley@wellstown.org or call 207361-8130.
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and books. New this year is a raffle tent featuring boat rides on the schooner Eleanor and the Rugosa lobster boat, along with dozens of handmade prizes. A wide variety of homemade blueberry-themed items will be available for sale – and to eat – including blueberry pies and blueberry buckle. Other vendor offerings include crab rolls, lemon gelato, vegan wraps, hot dogs, beverages, and more. Outdoor tables will be set up around the premises so that guests can relax and enjoy live music and performances throughout the day. The Blueberry Festival will move inside in the event of rain.
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The Blueberry Festival & Craft Fair offers a fun-filled day for visitors of all ages. This annual event celebrates the local culture and creativity of Kennebunk and welcomes the entire
community to join in the festivities. UUC Kennebunk is located at 114 Main Street. For more information, visit www.uukennebunk.org.
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