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  • $7,500 will be needed for Labor Day fireworks safety coverage

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The postponement of the Fourth of July fireworks display on the Causeway and the fact that the new date falls on a holiday weekend has driven up the cost. It will cost the town an additional $7,500 for the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to provide public […]

  • Naples Causeway fireworks rescheduled to Saturday of Labor Day Weekend

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Fireworks in Naples will mark the end of the summer season, rather than Independence Day this year. The public fireworks display, which takes place every year on the Naples Causeway, has been rescheduled for the Saturday during Labor Day weekend. The Naples Board of Selectmen voted on […]

  • Fireworks on Naples’ horizon

    NAPLES — Kaboom! Nothing says July like fireworks.   Many summer-time festivals and annual gatherings are still cancelled because of COVID-19 restrictions.  But, the Town of Naples has decided to forge ahead with holding its Independence Day fireworks display in 2021. Naples Town Manager John Hawley revealed that he had signed a contract with the town’s […]

  • Bummer…fireworks display canceled

    Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Bridgton is regretfully cancelling the firework celebration scheduled Labor Day Weekend at Stevens Brook Elementary School at dusk on Sept. 5.  “We realize the importance of this event for our community and local businesses, however the ability to host large group social gatherings safely and adhere […]

  • Bridgton moves ‘Fourth’ fireworks display to Labor Day weekend

    Scratch fireworks on July 3 in Bridgton. The annual Fourth of July aerial show has been moved to Labor Day weekend. Bridgton Recreation Director Gary Colello released the following statement today: “For many years, the Town of Bridgton has provided the community with a spectacular firework display to celebrate our country every July 3. Local […]

  • Fewer fireworks = more enjoyment?

    By Colin Holme Executive Director Lakes Environmental Association In the last few weeks, the Maine Legislature has been considering a bill to ban fireworks in the Shoreland Zone (LD 1942). This short and simple bi-partisan bill originally sponsored by Representative Jessica Fay of Raymond proposes to ban fireworks immediately around Maine’s lakes, ponds, rivers, streams […]

  • Tariffs on China skyrocket fireworks cost

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — International politics could have an impact on an extremely popular holiday in Naples. The tariffs on imports from China will very likely bump up the cost of the Independence Day fireworks display on the Causeway. However, that event is more than six months away. A lot could […]

  • It Dawned on Me: The gang (of fireworks stand bandits) is all here

    By Dawn De Busk BN Columnist Some of my favorite Fourth of July memories are when my Aunt Loretta and my cousins Todd and Troy would come to visit my family in North Kenai, Alaska. Back then, in the ‘70s, the fireworks regulations were fairly lax and hand-built fireworks stands popped up along the road […]

  • Where to find fireworks & parades

    Bridgton Fireworks on Sunday, July 3, 9 p.m., Stevens Brook School 4 on the Fourth Road Race, Monday, July 4, 8 a.m. Parade, Monday, July 4 at noon Casco Fireworks on Monday, July 4, 9:15 p.m. at Point Sebago Resort on Sebago Lake Denmark Fireworks on Saturday, July 9, 9 p.m. Fryeburg Fireworks on Saturday, […]

  • Bridgton selectmen budget $6,500 for fireworks

    By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Bridgton’s time-honored fireworks display is a sure bet this July 3, with a decision by Selectmen Tuesday to include $6,500 for fireworks in the fiscal year 2014–2015 budget. The vote was 3–2, with Selectmen Doug Taft and Bernie King opposed. Passing the boot, or fundraising suppers and other events have […]