Memorial Day

Remember the true reason for Memorial Day by taking part in a parade or observance.

You may want to check that beef before you fire up the grill for that Memorial Day BBQ.

Are you ready for the weekend? Get ready for tourists coming into our great state and many of us Mainers going on road trips.

This is a very cool thing that our beloved Portland Sea Dogs are doing on Memorial Day. It's their Military Appreciation Day

As I sit here at home on this Memorial Day, thinking about the day ahead, I find myself going through some of my Dad's old pictures.
My father was in the Army for over 20 years and almost never shared his experiences with us. It's amazing what I learn about him every time I stare at some of…

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Safe travel if you're hitting the road this weekend. 930,000 vehicles will travel the turnpike between Friday and Monday.
The Busiest Times:
Friday:  between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM northbound. 
Monday: the York Toll Plaza southbound will have 55,000 departing Ma…

Monday, May 30 is Memorial Day and many Mainers will take the time to either watch or participate in their hometown parades and ceremonies. We have put together a list of area parades and ceremonies in central Maine.

All events are on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, unless specified.

Back to work today, the hardest part about coming back to work is getting caught up, reoriented and back in gear. Off the top I want to thank Matt James, Mac Dickson, Andy and whoever else picked my detail while I was away.

Albion: Parade will begin at 9 a.m. at the Besse Building.
Anson: Parade will start at 10 a.m. at the Anson School and continue across the bridge into Madison. Services will be held in Anson, Madison, East Madison and Starks. Cadets from NCB3 Battalion, US Naval Sea Cadet Corps will provide the color…