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Wells

Maine · ME · York County · everything worth knowing, kept by neighbors

About Wells

Town in Maine, United States

1643Established

11,314Population

73.6 sq miArea

177 ftElevation

Wells is a town in York County, Maine, United States. Founded in 1643, it is the third-oldest town in Maine. The population was 11,314 at the 2020 census. Wells Beach is a popular summer destination.

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General phone

Assessing Department

(207) 646-5113

Official source ↗Checked Sep 12, 2026

General phone

Transfer Station

207-646-5113

Official source ↗Checked Sep 12, 2026

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