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11 minutes ago, xandandl said:

This isn't too far from Craiga is it? Spartans would usually do the French parade there around the time of the Feast of St. Jean Baptiste in June.

https://www.pressherald.com/2019/11/10/band-of-rookies-biddeford-high-resurrects-marching-band-program/

On the old Sound Machine drum corps discussion site, there was a man of Native American heritage (I believe and George may be his name) who worked real hard to keep the band he was involved with alive.  I'd like to say it was from Biddeford, but maybe another Maine city/town.  He may also have had some health issues back then.

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5 hours ago, xandandl said:

This isn't too far from Craiga is it? Spartans would usually do the French parade there around the time of the Feast of St. Jean Baptiste in June.

https://www.pressherald.com/2019/11/10/band-of-rookies-biddeford-high-resurrects-marching-band-program/

Boston did move-ins/spring training, whatever it's called now, in Biddeford for the 1999 and 2000 seasons They also participated in the La Kermesse Festival, that you mentioned.

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On 11/10/2019 at 9:44 PM, Barneveld said:

Boston did move-ins/spring training, whatever it's called now, in Biddeford for the 1999 and 2000 seasons They also participated in the La Kermesse Festival, that you mentioned.

Edit: never mind I googled dang it grew since 1992....

Is La Kermesse still being held? Was at work at Portsmouth early 90s and checked in night before flight home at cheapo hotel (on Route 111?) at Biddeford to be closer to airport. Then we did the festival and ground fireworks... and almost missed the flight.😰

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33 minutes ago, JimF-LowBari said:

Edit: never mind I googled dang it grew since 1992....

Is La Kermesse still being held? Was at work at Portsmouth early 90s and checked in night before flight home at cheapo hotel (on Route 111?) at Biddeford to be closer to airport. Then we did the festival and ground fireworks... and almost missed the flight.😰

Yes. 2019 La Kermesse parade was June 21st. 2020 parade is in the works. Festivalsnet often has the info in advance.

Portland in Maine PressHerald today had a follow-up photo and video of the revived Biddeford marching band in yesterday's Portland in Maine parade.

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8 minutes ago, xandandl said:

Yes. 2019 La Kermesse parade was June 21st. 2020 parade is in the works. Festivalsnet often has the info in advance.

Portland in Maine PressHerald today had a follow-up photo and video of the revived Biddeford marching band in yesterday's Portland in Maine parade.

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Retirement travel bucket list item added.

aka: return to scene of previous “crimes” 😛
 

Still remember news item from 1992, Maine had their first multi moose car accident in 20 years. Two cars going to a wedding and first one hit a moose. Second car swerved and everyone looked back at the first car... wham #2....

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On this Friday after Thanksgiving, DCI web page is citing some news from Battalion. But didn't it all start with BAC?  Now which corps gets the TV royalties, Chris???

cf. Was that The Battalion in a Hallmark Christmas movie?

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So Any audition camp news? There have been 6 one day "satellite" Camps with the big Monthly Texas Camp coming up this weekend.

Not much news or noise from many of the corps.

Anyone with some insight if the Percussion changes have increased the starting talent level? 

Any word on Vet Retention level? Especially since the Corps changed their "Home Base" for the Winter from Florida to Texas?

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4 minutes ago, Glenn426 said:

So Any audition camp news? There have been 6 one day "satellite" Camps with the big Monthly Texas Camp coming up this weekend.

Not much news or noise from many of the corps.

Anyone with some insight if the Percussion changes have increased the starting talent level? 

Any word on Vet Retention level? Especially since the Corps changed their "Home Base" for the Winter from Florida to Texas?

Hook 'Em let me know that Houston is to have snow this week. Is it because "Boston" will be in Texas???

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So if anyone follows Gino on IG, That Hornline is cooking! playing what will probably be a Fan Favorite Encore Tune. Sweet Caroline.

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