Fourth of July
For a fun way to cool down, make your own popsicles
Come up with your own flavor combinations or follow these recipes for an easy, rewarding summertime treat.
After back-to-back years of canceled festivities, central Maine is ready to celebrate July Fourth
Parades, food, music and fireworks will be featured as the region marks the anniversary of the North American British colonies declaring their independence from Great Britain.
Clary Lake boat parade draws hearty souls on chilly, wet Fourth of July
To mark Independence Day, about a dozen owners of watercraft brave elements for a celebratory parade around Clary Lake in Jefferson.
Rain dampens July 4 celebration in Clinton; some events resume after rain
Fireworks show, set to begin at 9:15 p.m. Sunday at Clinton Fairgrounds, is still on.
Do the patriotic thing: Grow a garden
For a whole host of reasons, gardening is good citizenship.
Augusta’s July 4 parade prompts street closings
The city’s Fourth of July parade will prompt street closings on Sunday, from State House through downtown and across the Kennebec River to Augusta City Center.
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.
Central Maine July 4th celebration returns to Clinton on Sunday for one-day event
After a pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, the celebration will return this year, kicking off with a parade followed by a day of scheduled events at the Clinton fairgrounds.
Winthrop to host annual 5K run/jog/walk
WINTHROP — Start this year’s 4th of July with a bang by entering the 19th annual Friends on the 4th 5K Run/Jog/Walk. The race is scheduled for 8 a.m. Sunday, July 4, at Norcross Point. The race is open to runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages. The registration fee is $25 for those 11 […]