Fireworks
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PublishedJuly 15, 2023
Old Hallowell Day brings together many tastes
Annual celebration fills downtown with revelers.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2023
Fourth person facing charges in Portland fireworks incident now identified as adult
The 18-year-old was charged with refusing to submit to arrest, a Class E crime — the lowest level in Maine.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
Police arrest 8 after fireworks shot at officers in Kennedy Park
Police fired pepper balls in order to disperse a large crowd that was setting off fireworks and aiming them at passing cars on Wednesday night.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2023
Fireworks fans wait a day to view Portland display
Rain forced a delay of the July 4th holiday celebration, but the postponement did not deter crowds from coming to the Eastern Promenade Wednesday night.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2023
One person injured in shooting on Naples Causeway
Police were searching for a suspect late Tuesday, but said there was no ongoing threat. Route 302 was closed in the area of the shooting.
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PublishedJuly 4, 2023
Fireworks in Portland moved to (hopefully drier) Wednesday night
The rained-out Fourth of July show will go on at 9:15 p.m. on the Eastern Promenade.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2023
For third year in a row, Portland’s July 4 fireworks will be a cappella
The Portland Symphony Orchestra has performed in past years, but no private partner came forward this year to organize and fund the extra entertainment.
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PublishedJune 27, 2023
Freeport Fourth of July fireworks return for the first time since pre-pandemic
Fireworks will start at 9 p.m. following L.L. Bean's annual Fourth of July concert at 7:30 p.m.
