The TEA Party in Bangor, Maine, started at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2009.  Attendees gathered across the street from the Margaret Chase Smith Federal Building and Post Office.  We chose to gather there so we would not block the entrance to the Post Office and allow people to "pay their taxes."  Nearly 400 people from all walks of life (and a few dogs) attended. 

At 1:30 pm after everyone had a chance to mix and mingle we paraded downtown (about 3 blocks) to the Kenduskeag Stream.  At the stream everyone was given the opportunity to toss in some loose tea. There were no speeches!  The grassroots attendees were encouraged to speak out if they so desired, but their signs and flags spoke volumes.

Someone remarked that for every attendee there were at least 10 more driving by honking horns and waving to show their support.  It was a great day!