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

Augusta’s First Amendment Museum open Saturdays

Augusta plans return of traditional Fourth of July festivities

Parade, canceled last summer due to the pandemic, may return as state imposed public gathering limits are lifted.