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Fireworks will return this year to Portland, Bangor, and more Author: Gabrielle Mannino (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 8:26 PM EDT June 3, 2021 Updated: 8:40 PM EDT June 3, 2021
MAINE, USA After a year of canceled festivities due to the coronavirus pandemic, Independence Day celebrations are coming back with a bang across Maine.
Here is a running list of where you can catch Fourth of July fireworks and other events.
Portland
Fireworks: A City of Portland spokesperson told NEWS CENTER Maine the city will hold a fireworks display this year, but there won t be any accompanying events. Details are expected to be released Friday and closer to the event.
Scaled-down Memorial Day observances to be held
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows. ISLANDER FILE PHOTO
MOUNT DESERT ISLAND For the second year in a row, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused Memorial Day observances to be scaled back and simplified. The biggest change will be the absence of parades in Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor.
Bar Harbor
The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony at the Village Green at 10 a.m. Members of the Bar Harbor fire and police departments will be in attendance, and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will be the guest speaker. Limited seating will be made available, but those attending may wish to bring their own chair.