Letter to the editor: Tugboats’ Portland display made July Fourth unforgettable

Luckily, we decided to go catch mackerel off the Maine State Pier this Fourth of July. We fished until dark because of the late tide. It was a surprise when the tugboats (from Portland Tugboat) saved the day with a fireworks display I will never forget. What genius to have them circle the harbor as […]

Luckily, we decided to go catch mackerel off the Maine State Pier this Fourth of July. We fished until dark because of the late tide.

It was a surprise when the tugboats (from Portland Tugboat) saved the day with a fireworks display I will never forget. What genius to have them circle the harbor as the bombs burst in air to the degree that the smoke filled the harbor.

I think I know now what Francis Scott Key witnessed as he wrote our nation’s anthem.

I want to thank the city of Portland and the tugboats for a job masterfully well done. Awesome job!

James Mancini

Windham