SummerFest ME’s Ending Hunger at Home will feature more than 20 local, regional and national acts to raise money for two Maine organizations fighting food insecurity.
Fourth of July
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Generally rainy and cooler this week, looking great for the holiday weekend
With a moderate drought taking hold through most of the state, it’s time we sacrificed some sunny days and let it rain. The timing is perfect, though, since July Fourth is looking pretty fantastic!
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Posted inTimes Record
Wiscasset cancels Fourth of July parade, fireworks, delays town meeting
The Wiscasset Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to cancel the celebration on Tuesday, May 19, because Gov. Janet Mills’ state order against gatherings of more than 50 people is scheduled to still be in effect in July.
Posted inThe Forecaster
No July 4 fireworks show this year in Portland
PORTLAND — The city has canceled its Fourth of July fireworks celebration because of the coronavirus pandemic, but plans are in the works for a virtual type of celebration. City Manager Jon Jennings “was forced to make the decision because large social gatherings are not permitted and budget constraints preclude the city from covering the […]
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Maine saw fireworks boom in 2012, but sales later fizzled
Consumer sales were highest during the first year of legalization.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
George Will: To construe the Constitution, look at the Declaration
Like Independence Day sparklers, the Declaration’s statement of the Founders’ intent to privilege liberty casts a bright light.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Liberty versus equality – our founding wedge issue
Vladimir Putin is wrong to see the end of Western liberalism in our system’s inherent tension. It’s really our strength.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Take back the flag this Fourth of July
Singing along, taking a knee, rallying around heroes and advocating for systemic reforms are all as American as apple pie.
Posted inThe Forecaster
July 4th in Freeport: Road race, parade, fireworks
FREEPORT — Residents can expect to see the Freeport Flag Ladies, who will be retiring from their weekly flag raising on Sept. 11, marching down Main Street July 4 alongside other members of the community to celebrate Independence Day. Festivities will kick off at 7 a.m. at L.L. Bean with the annual Fourth of July 10K, […]