The Bangor Police Department put up a handy guide for those wondering if they can shoot off consumer grade fireworks in Bangor.

Here's the short answer: No.

Her's the longer, funnier answer:

I think they call it going off the grid. So, that is what I am doing for a couple of days.If I have FREE Wi-Fi at...

Posted by Bangor Maine Police Department on Wednesday, July 1, 2015

 

Of course, while you can't shoot off fireworks in your back yard in Bangor, you can watch the city's display at 9:30 p.m. on July 4.

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