Fourth of July fireworks are back in many Maine towns. Here’s where to watch

There will be displays over Portland, Lewiston and Auburn, Bar Harbor, Clinton and Bailey Island, among others.

Winthrop to host annual 5K run/jog/walk

Augusta’s First Amendment Museum open Saturdays

Lewiston, Auburn police see uptick in fireworks complaints

Twin Cities' police departments received significantly more fireworks-related complaints during this year's Fourth of July weekend than in recent years.

Farmington decorating windows in lieu of parade

Local Farmington business owners hope to see a surge in foot traffic from the Rotary's window decorating contest.

Fire, police officials wary about Fourth

Add a lunar eclipse, coming on Sunday, and the convergence of circumstances starts to feel like prophecy. 

Maine wardens patrolling for intoxicated boaters over holiday weekend

The Maine Warden Service and partner agencies will try to reduce the number of alcohol- and drug-related incidents and fatalities as boat traffic increases.

Fireworks sales hoped to increase during the pandemic

Patriot Fireworks owner expects an increase in sales during the holiday this year, but is skeptical about the rest of the season.

Farmington to hold July 4th events

Summer celebrations face cancellations

Annual summer celebrations such as Farmington's Fourth of July parade have been canceled while other events such as Weld's Heritage Day may undergo significant changes to adhere to state-mandated policies.