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Friday, September 19, 2025 Volume 21 • Issue No. 38
44th Eliot Festival Days Set for September 26-27 ELIOT The 44th Eliot Festival Days will take place Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27, with proceeds benefiting Footprints Food Pantry and the Town of Eliot Fuel Assistance Fund. The weekend kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. with a chili contest hosted by the Eliot/Kittery American Legion Post 188 at the Eliot Boat Basin. Live music provided by local favorites 3 Alarm Band. Fireworks return for the
second year, scheduled for 8 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, September 27. No parking or boats/trailers will be allowed at the Boat Basin from Thursday, September 25, at sunset, through
Saturday, September 27, at noon (or through Sunday morning if fireworks are postponed). For Friday evening participants, parking is available at Green Acre Baha’i School, adja-
cent to the Boat Basin. A short path provides access from the school to the Boat Basin. Limited handicap parking is available on site. On Saturday, the festivities
begin with a f lag-raising ceremony at Eliot Town Hall at 8:15 a.m., featuring Joenny Vargas singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The 5K Road Race, starting at Town Hall, will run on a USATF-certified course. Music, prizes, and refreshments await runners at the finish line. Free runner parking will be available on State Road across from Wiltshire Road; other nearby areas are off limits. Participants can register online at See ELIOT on page 19 . . .
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Comes to York Beach, Portsmouth YORK The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting residents from York Beach, Portsmouth, NH and nearby communities to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Maine Beaches Walk to End Alzheimer’s in York Beach on Saturady, September 27, and in Portsmouth, NH on Sunday, October 26. The York Walk will once again take place at the York Beach Ball Field, while the Seacoast Walk will have a new home at Peirce Island in Portsmouth. The new Portsmouth location will bring walkers together in a new setting with the same goal – to honor loved ones, raise awareness, and move us closer to a world without Alzheimer’s. “This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
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There are now treatments that can change the course of the disease,” said Drew Wyman, executive director of the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter. “We hope that everyone in our community can join us by starting a team to help the Alzheimer’s Association raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease today, take more steps toward treatments and finally ending this disease.” The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. On walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with a Promise Garden ceremony – a mission-
WELLS On Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Seacoast Detailing in Wells will host the second annual “Cars on the Seacoast.” Owner Nate Cochran once again brings together car enthusiasts and families alike for a day filled with stunning vehicles, local vendors, raffles, food, and good times. Last year’s show featured an impressive array of 47 vehicles, ranging from classic cars to modern models, capturing the hearts of attendees of all ages. Participants had the opportunity to vote for their favorite vehicle, ultimately naming a white 1967
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Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Since 1989, the Association has mobilized millions of Americans through the Memory Walk®, and today continues to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. A worldwide voluntary health organization, the Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to accelerating global research, promoting risk reduction
and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s. Participants can choose to start a team, join a team, or walk as an individual. For more information and to register, visit www.alz.org/ walk or call 800-272-3900.
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focused experience that signifies solidarity in the fight against the disease. Today, more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly 12 million family members and friends nationwide provide unpaid care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Maine, there are more than 29,600 people living with the disease and 66,000 caregivers. In New Hampshire, there are 26,5000 individuals living with Alzheimer’s and 48,000 caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for
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Pontiac GTO as the winner. In addition to the lineup of vehicles, the event also showcased local vendors whose booths offered everything from
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jewelry to car accessories. Vendors included Flippin’ Customized, Angels Canvas Covers, Laurel Hill Designs, O’Reilly Auto Parts, and Kenney Towing.
Food was provided by Becker’s BBQ food truck. Many of last year’s vendors are expected to return again this year. With vendor booths to explore, classic and custom vehicles to admire, and plenty of food, attendees will once again enjoy a lively day celebrating cars and community. Pre-registration is now open for those interested in registering their car for the show. Email seacoastdetailing207@ gmail.com. Seacoast Detailing is located at 1638 Post Road in Wells. For more information, visit www.seacoastdetailing.com.
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