july 4th

With the 4th of July on Thursday here are a few things you may not have known about our national holiday:

Where is summer going? Time for the July 4th celebrations here in Maine. Here's a one-stop place to map out your families July 4th celebrations.

America will be celebrating it's independence this Saturday, July 4th and there are plenty of activities planned across the state. Here's a handy guide to checkout fireworks displays and celebrations across the state of Maine.

The 4th of July is the day the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England that is why it’s known as Independence Day. The conflict between the colonies and England was already a year old when they convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

There will be fun for all on the 4th of July in Augusta as the Kennebec Valley Chamber has a full slate of events planned for the day.

While we enjoyed a three-day weekend for the celebration of Memorial Day, which is always the last Monday in May, the next holidays on the calendar are Flag Day on Friday, June 14th and Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16th but neither of those holidays offer us a three-day weekend.