For third year in a row, Portland’s July 4 fireworks will be a cappella

The Portland Symphony Orchestra has performed in past years, but no private partner came forward this year to organize and fund the extra entertainment.

Photos: Farmington celebrates the Fourth of July with candy and superheroes

Warden Service steps up holiday boating patrols

The agency cautions against drinking and boating.

Liberty Festival returns to Lewiston and Auburn

Lewiston and Auburn will celebrate with fireworks, music, entertainment and food.

Anderson Staples American Legion serves up food with summer fun

In addition to regular events, the veterans' group is co-presenting The 161st Anniversary of the Civil War with a Living History of Abraham and Mary Lincoln and Other Civil War Storytellers with the Oxford Historical Society on July 2, starting at 10 a.m.

Independence Day celebrations around Oxford Hills

People looking to attend Fourth of July festivities can take to the road, the water or the racetrack.

Rumford lighting up Fourth of July with fireworks

Music, food, games and parades scheduled for late afternoon and evening.

After 3 years, Fourth of July celebrations are mostly back to normal

As pandemic restrictions ease, there are more Independence Day events happening around Maine.

Farmington plans 4th of July parade

Oxford groups to present living history on Civil War, Abraham Lincoln

The daylong program includes a nationally recognized Lincoln historian and Norlands historical interpreters