Maine State Bicentennial – The Portland Press Herald

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Maine Preservation rolls out new drive-by tours of historic sites

by Robert Lowell August 23, 2021August 23, 2021

The goal of the tours is to connect the state’s history with its culture today.

Lewiston-Auburn, News

Maine celebrates long-anticipated bicentennial parade

by Vanessa Paolella Special to the Sun Journal August 21, 2021August 21, 2021

After it was rescheduled twice due to the pandemic, Maine’s bicentennial parade was just the right kind of quirky fun.

Local & State, News

‘Full speed ahead’ for Maine Bicentennial Parade in Auburn and Lewiston

by Steve Sherlock August 13, 2021August 13, 2021

Originally scheduled for last year but postponed due to the pandemic, the parade will include more than 100 units and a military flyover by the Maine Air National Guard when it is held next weekend.

American Journal

Buxton Notes: Aug. 12

by Robert Lowell August 12, 2021August 10, 2021

Parade celebrates Maine bicentennial People of all ages stretched out along River Road to watch an hour-long parade to celebrate Maine’s 200th birthday Aug. 7. With more than 60 entries, the event featured fire trucks and tractors – and personalities, too. Miss Maine USA Veronica Iris Bates and Miss Maine Teen USA Kyah Brown rode […]

American Journal

Buxton Notes: Aug. 12

by Robert Lowell August 12, 2021August 10, 2021

Buxton parade celebrates Maine bicentennial People of all ages stretched out along River Road to watch an hour-long parade to celebrate Maine’s 200th birthday Aug. 7. With more than 60 entries, the event featured fire trucks and tractors – and personalities, too. Miss Maine USA Veronica Iris Bates and Miss Maine Teen USA Kyah Brown […]

Local & State

Eagle swoops into Portland Harbor for delayed bicentennial celebration

by Johnny Liesman August 7, 2021August 6, 2021

The Coast Guard’s 295-foot tall ship, a training vessel and occasional visitor to Portland, draws a crowd as part of a Maine State Bicentennial celebration delayed for a year by the pandemic.

Local & State

Maine bicentennial event featuring replica of Columbus’ ship canceled following pushback

by Rachel Ohm July 10, 2021July 12, 2021

The event in Bangor has been called off after organizers heard from people who expressed discomfort with the ship and its association with the controversial explorer.