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This Puritan tradition to appease God’s wrath became a Maine holiday

by Emily Burnham April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

While Patriot’s Day isn’t a public holiday in Maine, it is in Wisconsin and Massachusetts when the Boston Marathon is held.

This Puritan tradition to appease God’s wrath became a Maine holiday

by Emily Burnham April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

Patriots Day

by George Danby April 17, 2023April 16, 2023

"Just two states -- Maine and Massachusetts -- still mark this momentous event in American history."

Patriots Day and the forgotten William Dawes

by The BDN Editorial Board April 16, 2023April 16, 2023

Patriots Day and the forgotten William Dawes

by The BDN Editorial Board April 17, 2022April 17, 2022