BANGOR With less than a week to go before the annual Independence Day parade and fireworks celebration, contributors closed in on this year goal of $49,000 with over $8,000 in donations last week.
Led by a $7,500 donation by Bangor Federal Credit Union, donors stepped up to the plate to fund the additional cost of this year's fireworks guaranteed to be the largest display in Maine and allow organizers to carry forward funds for next year after a devastating embezzlement at the hands of its former treasurer.
'I truly appreciate the help we've received from the community, which has made this event not only possible but also the largest fireworks display in the state,' Bernatche said. 'It will be able to provide the greater Bangor area with an entire day of Independence Day celebrations and entertainment.'
New this year are children's activities at the concert site, including bounce houses donated by The Maine Jump. The bounce houses will be available to those who have donated to gain admission to the concert venue. The requested donation is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 and under. All proceeds from the concert event go to charity.
Editor's Note:
To help the 4th of July Corporation reach its goal of $49,000 for this year's event, business and individuals may still make a contribution to this wonderful community event by sending your check or money order payable to the 4th of July Corporation, C/O The Maine Edge, P.O. Box 2639, Bangor, ME, 04402-2639.
Complete list of donors as of July 2:
Awards, Signage & Trophies $ 25
Marla Saliba $ 25
Ronald Mixon $25
Sweet Stuff Fine Chocolates $25
Bangor Humane Society $50
Bouchard Cleaning & Restoration $50
Guy L. Baker $50
Lawn Buddy $50
Peter & Rosa Caristi $50
K.L. Miner $50
Kah Bang $50
Lanham Blackwell PA $50
Penobscot Democratic Committee $50
Bagel Central $125
Bangor Savings Bank $125
Black Bear Inn $125
Days Inn $125
Econo Lodge $125
Fireside Inn & Suites $125
Greenway Equiptment $125
Hero's Sports Grill $125
Lane Construction $125
NH Bragg $125
Oriental Jade $125
Quality Inn $125
Bangor Glass $250
Bernatche Auto Body $250
Bob Dalton Team $250
Brogue Insurance $250
Central Maine Wireless $250
Eagle Crest Riverview Motel $250
Frenchie's Famous Franks $250
Links $250
Miller Drug $250
PDQ Door $250
Penobscot Cleaning $250
RentBangor.com $250
Rudman Winchell $250
Sutherland Weston $250
UPS Store $250
WBRC $250
Brewer Motor Inn $500
Cornwell Tools $500
Hampden Kiwanis $500
Maine Savings FCU $500
Oxford Networks $500
Bangor Kiwanis $1,000
Breakfast Kiwanis $1,000
Brewer Kiwanis $1,000
Cyr Bus $1,000
Darling's $1,000
Hollywood Casino $1,000
Orono Old Town Kiwanis $1,000
Van Syckle $1,000
City of Brewer $2,000
C & L Aero Space $2,500
Webbs RV $2,500
City of Bangor $5,000
Quirk Auto $5,000
WABI TV 5 $5,000
Bangor Federal Credit Union $7,500
Atlantic Communications in-kind
Maine Equip & Party Rental in-kind
Maine Jump in-kind
Bangor Letter Shop in-kind
St. Joseph Hospital in-kind
Bangor Motorsports in-kind
Fireside Inn & Suites in-kind
Getchell Brothers in-kind
Total raised thus far: $46,050
Needed to reach goal: $ 2,920
