Invasive plants are found all over the state — one, autumn olive, is found along a 40-mile stretch of Interstate 295 from Yarmouth to Gardiner.

The capital city’s daylong celebration marked the end of the area’s Whatever Week festivities.

They may look and sound different, but it’s all to celebrate Independence Day.

The three-member board will operate with just two members after the death of Jim Bennett, who had been re-elected in March.