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Maine residents hold a party to toast with their future neighbors... at the cemetery

Summary

Residents of Weld, Maine, have a yearly tradition where plot owners at Mountain View Cemetery gather at the undertaker's home. The event is meant for community members to meet and mingle with others who have plots in the cemetery.

Key Facts

  • The gathering is an annual event in Weld, Maine.
  • Anyone who owns a plot at Mountain View Cemetery is invited.
  • The event takes place at the undertaker's home.
  • The idea is for people to meet others who may be buried nearby in the future.
  • Locals refer to the event as a chance to "get to know who you'll spend eternity with."

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