Twin Cities’ police departments received significantly more fireworks-related complaints during this year’s Fourth of July weekend than in recent years.
Fourth of July
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
FARMINGTON — While Farmington Rotary is not having a Fourth of July parade this year, they are still getting into the spirit of things! Farmington Rotary has partnered with the Farmington Downtown Association to have a friendly decorating contest. Area businesses will be competing for prizes awarded by Rotary. Make sure to shop locally! Rotary […]
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.
Video: Fireworks and freedom at the Lewiston-Auburn Liberty Festival on the Fourth of July
Thousands gathered for this year’s Liberty Festival on both sides of the Androscoggin River to eat, listen to music and watch the fireworks.
Street Talk: A midsummer night’s scream
Writer Mark LaFlamme attends this year’s Fourth of July festivities as good-old Yankee Doodle Downer.