“If (volunteers) could give an hour or two, that would be perfect,” said Dan Richard, member of the Fourth of July Committee.
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Posted inNation / World
280 people a day land in ER for injuries from fireworks around July 4
The injuries most often affect hands and fingers. And sparklers can be dangerous, too.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Perspective
Lou Gehrig and born on the Fourth of July
Independence Day: In the early years of our State it was one of only two legal holidays — the other being election day. (Christmas did not win such recognition until 1858). This year’s Independence Day is a special one, as the 80th anniversary of one of the more compelling testimonials in the annals of American […]
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
The 4th of July is our holiday — not Trump’s
We, the people, have been celebrating July Fourth for decades — and that’s how it should be. We don’t need to reframe D.C.’s celebration.
Posted inNation / World, sj-web
USS Constitution sails Boston Harbor, fires guns
BOSTON (AP) — The USS Constitution sailed in Boston Harbor and fired its guns again to mark Independence Day. The world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat left its berth at the Charlestown Navy Yard on Wednesday morning. It glided through the harbor to mark 242 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, River Valley
River Valley celebrates the Fourth
Youngsters join the baby carriage/wagon parade at the River Valley Fourth of July celebration Wednesday in Rumford. From left are 3-year-old twins Joshua and Jacob Buono, and Kiki Stuart, all of Rumford. (Bruce Farrin/Rumford Falls Times) Peter Orino of Rumford deadlifts 525 pounds during a weightlifting contest at the River Valley Fourth of July celebration […]
Posted inMaine, sj-web
Record heat sends Mainers to beaches
Antonio Seda wasn’t taking any chances when it came to securing prime beach real estate for a sweltering Independence Day. The Southbridge, Massachusetts, resident staked out his family’s spot on Old Orchard Beach – partly shaded by the iconic pier but also partly in the sunshine – at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Eight hours later as […]
Posted inFranklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Lighting off fireworks? Check your local law first
Those planning to include fireworks in their Independence Day celebrations should know the laws or rules that are in place in area communities: Auburn, Rumford, Norway: Cannot be used or sold. Lewiston: Restricted to three days and a specific discharge zone: 1. July 4 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. 2. Dec. 31-Jan. 1 between […]
Posted inOp-Eds
2018 Analysis: Men suffer about 70 percent of fireworks injuries
In the eyes of many Americans, the Fourth of July is a day for parades, barbecues and, of course, fireworks. The tradition got its start at the beginning of our nation’s history after the Founding Fathers met in Philadelphia to write and sign the Declaration of Independence. A day after the Continental Congress adopted the […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture
Bliss Thru Shopping: Red, white and cool
There are few holidays as unabashedly simple as the Fourth of July. You don’t have to worry about the food safety implications of stuffing or not stuffing a turkey. There’s no making a list and checking it twice. No one is judging you on your costume, if you decide to wear a costume, which, hey, […]