Live Breaking News & Updates on Capsule Sneak Peek
Stay updated with breaking news from Capsule sneak peek. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
To our readers, Maine Bicentennial Commission looks ahead to commemoration in 2021 Jan 17, 2021 Augusta The Maine Bicentennial Commission has affirmed that 2021 will feature the commemorative events and programs originally scheduled for 2020 in observance of Maine’s 200th year of statehood. “Gov. Mills has extended the tenure of the commission into the new year, which will provide us the opportunity to celebrate Maine’s bicentennial once we can safely come together and the pandemic restrictions are lifted,” said Sen. Bill Diamond, Maine Bicentennial Commission chairman. “We are thankful for our sponsors’ continued commitments, and we look forward to commemorating our ‘200-Plus-One’ in 2021.” ....
Maine’s celebration of its 200th anniversary will go on after all, albeit a year later than originally planned. Maine turned 200 last year, and a slew of events celebrating the anniversary of statehood were put off because of the pandemic. The Maine Bicentennial Commission said a slate of events is scheduled for later this year as part of the “200-Plus-One” campaign. The tentative schedule includes a Maine Statehood Day Ceremony during the summer in the state capital of Augusta. There’s also a “Time Capsule Sneak Peek and Participation Kickoff” event slated for some time in the spring. Enter your number to get our free mobile app ....
The rescheduled dates for the postponed Maine Bicentennial Commission signature events and programs will be announced soon. Author: Griffin Stockford (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 1:10 PM EST December 30, 2020 Updated: 1:12 PM EST December 30, 2020 AUGUSTA, Maine The Maine Bicentennial Commission on Wednesday affirmed that 2021 will feature the commemorative events and programs originally scheduled for 2020 in observance of Maine’s 200th year of statehood. “Governor Mills has extended the tenure of the commission into the new year, which will provide us the opportunity to celebrate Maine’s bicentennial once we can safely come together and the pandemic restrictions are lifted,” Senator Bill Diamond, Maine Bicentennial Commission chairman, said. “We are thankful for our sponsors’ continued commitments, and we look forward to commemorating our ‘200-Plus-One’ in 2021.” ....
Maine Bicentennial Commission looks ahead to commemoration in 2021 boothbayregister.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from boothbayregister.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.