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Portland Honors Late Valentine's Day Bandit with Heartfelt Tradition

Residents and admirers in Portland, Maine, continue the tradition of spreading love with red paper hearts, honoring the legacy of Kevin Fahrman, the original Valentine's Day Bandit.

Valentine's Day Hearts decorate a storefront on Exchange Street, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Portland, Maine. The public has helped honor the memory of Kevin Fahrman, the Valentine's Day Bandit who secretly hung hundreds of red paper hearts throughout the city every February 14th. Farman died last year.
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Overview

  • For over four decades, Portland, Maine, woke up to red hearts decorating the city every February 14, a tradition started by Kevin Fahrman, known as the Valentine's Day Bandit.
  • Following Fahrman's death last spring, the community rallied to keep the tradition alive, spreading hundreds of red hearts across the city.
  • A foundation and website, BeAKevin.com, were established to encourage others to participate in the tradition and spread kindness and love.
  • Fahrman, a beloved figure in Portland, was remembered for his selfless and magical contributions to the city, including his humorous and caring nature.
  • The tradition, rooted in the 1970s, symbolizes the city's collective celebration of Valentine's Day and Fahrman's enduring legacy of love.