Get into the spirit July 4 with parade, duck race, road run Get in to the spirit of summer in Bridgton with the town’s Fourth of July celebrations, starting with the 45th annual 4 on the Fourth road race that will be in person this year. Around 1,200 runners have already registered for the race, […]
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Posted inTimes Record
No Heritage Days, but Bath will still celebrate the Fourth
The traditional weeklong festival is canceled for the second year in a row. The city will have a one-day celebration instead.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Fourth of July festivities return to Munjoy Hill
Events include a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 9:30 a.m. and fireworks at night.
Posted inDo This
Fourth of July fireworks are back in many Maine towns. Here’s where to watch
There will be displays over Portland, Lewiston and Auburn, Bar Harbor, Clinton and Bailey Island, among others.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Portland to host Fourth of July fireworks
The city of Portland will offer a fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. July 4 off the Eastern Promenade. The annual Fourth of July event was canceled last year because of the pandemic, and this year no public events will be associated with the display, such as the usual performance by the Portland Symphony Orchestra. This […]
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: A perfect idea for an imperfect world
Thomas Jefferson’s radical ideas transcend the limits of his imagination.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s say ‘thank you’ to the Founders on America’s birthday
Yes, we still have a great deal of work to do. But think of how much effort it took to establish our nation.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Pattee’s Pond boat parade draws large crowd for Fourth of July celebration
Attendance varies from year to year according to parade organizer Earlene Margetts, but this year the Pattee’s Pond Fourth of July boat parade saw a group of 21 boats join the procession.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Look for ways to celebrate safely in Maine on the Fourth
Even though many traditional events won’t happen this year, there are still ways to enjoy our national birthday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.