Independence Day Parade to take place July 3 in Jay, Livermore Falls

It has been two years since the parade has been held because of COVID-19 restrictions.

Farmington celebrates July 4 a day early

Red, white and blue were the predominant colors seen in the parade.

Families await fireworks in Jay

July Fourth celebration returns to Farmington

Downtown Farmington was filled Saturday morning as the first Fourth of July parade in two years was held. Last year it was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

More boating patrols planned for Fourth of July weekend

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife effort will focus on preventing drownings and drunken boating.

Oxford Hills to celebrate July 4th weekend with parades and fireworks

Even with restrictions on public gatherings lifted most Oxford Hills recreation directors did not have time to organize community events.

Things to Do This Weekend: A 2021 Guide to Fourth of July

Need pointers on where to go this weekend for a post-pandemic Independence Day celebration? We can help.

Independence fighting Revolutionary War veterans from the Oxford Hills

Celebrating independence and some normalcy, fireworks return to Maine this Fourth of July

While most towns will forgo related activities, a number of towns will put on fireworks displays for the first time since the pandemic, including Lewiston and Auburn, Rumford, Freeport, Portland and Bar Harbor.

No Heritage Days, but Bath will still celebrate the Fourth

The traditional weeklong festival is canceled for the second year in a row. The city will have a one-day celebration instead.