Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation's fallen troops. But it's come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.

This story was originally published in May 2021. There are nearly 150 Civil War memorials in more than 130 cities and towns across Maine, honoring

Memorial Day is often associated with barbecues, parades, & the unofficial start date of summer, but it’s origin is rooted in an important story that's largely invisible.