The Independence Day parade — complete with floats, costumes and a kazoo band — brought hundreds of people to the seaside village nestled in Old Orchard Beach on Friday.
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A July 4 party near a Maine horse farm ignited a fireworks fight
Residents of Shapleigh in York County approved an ordinance in March to prohibit fireworks within a mile of livestock, but a new petition drive has been launched to repeal it.
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Is Maine’s enthusiasm for fireworks fizzling out?
The number of stores in the state has been declining since 2018, and after an uptick during the pandemic, sales have slowed as well.
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The nation is divided, but these Mainers are more optimistic than you might think
As the country celebrates the long Fourth of July weekend, we invited Mainers to talk about patriotism, freedom and the future.
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The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekend
The head of the agency said TSA has enough screeners to handle the expected crowds this weekend and through the summer.
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Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks
Several cities and towns in southern Maine and beyond are hosting celebrations.
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These Fourth of July events will start your summer with a bang
Celebrate our country’s birthday and the arrival of summer with parades, fireworks, festivals and outdoor concerts.
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The man who keeps star-spangled banners waving all over Maine
Just ahead of Independence Day, the general manager of Gorham Flag Center answers our questions about which flags fly higher, which are better for Maine’s windy weather and proper flag care and etiquette.
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5 works of art that represent freedom at Maine museums
For the Fourth of July, we asked these museums to select pieces that reflected the meaning behind the holiday.
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Casco Bay Wind Symphony bringing music back to Portland’s July 4 celebration
The volunteer band will play for free but is seeking donations to help cover the costs of the production.