Fourth of July Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Lewiston, Auburn police see uptick in fireworks complaints

by Vanessa Paolella July 7, 2020July 8, 2020

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

The Franklin Journal

Farmington decorating windows in lieu of parade

by Andrea Swiedom July 3, 2020July 1, 2020

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

Lewiston-Auburn

Fire, police officials wary about Fourth

by Mark LaFlamme July 2, 2020July 6, 2020

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

Maine, News

Maine wardens patrolling for intoxicated boaters over holiday weekend

by Kelley Bouchard July 2, 2020July 6, 2020

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.

Livermore Falls Advertiser

Fireworks sales hoped to increase during the pandemic

by Andrea Swiedom July 1, 2020June 30, 2020

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

The Franklin Journal

Farmington to hold July 4th events

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020

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 […]

The Franklin Journal

Summer celebrations face cancellations

by Andrea Swiedom May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

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.