Photos: People in central Maine celebrate Fourth of July with parades — both on and off the water

In Clinton and Belgrade, people lined up Monday to watch or participate in Independence Day parades. Belgrade held a boat parade through Old Mill Pond Stream at the mouth of Great Pond in Belgrade while Clinton marched through downtown. Photos taken by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Rich Abrahamson.

Augusta’s Fourth of July celebrations draw hundreds to capital city

Monday's events marked both the founding of the United States of America and the 100th anniversary of the opening Old Fort Western as a museum.

Photos: Farmington celebrates the Fourth of July with candy and superheroes

Fireworks display business rebounds despite higher costs

This Fourth of July holiday season will be the busiest ever for Central Maine Pyrotechnics, the Farmingdale-based pyrotechnics company, despite higher costs for products, shipping, labor and transportation.

Residents turn out for holiday celebration, concert in Clinton

Area residents came out to Clinton on Sunday to enjoy the summer weather and variety of vendors at the celebration.

Monmouth kicks off Fourth of July celebrations with music and fireworks

Annual Beach Party brings fun, music, food and fireworks to Monmouth's beach on Cochnewagon Lake.

Farmington plans 4th of July parade

Independence Day Parade to take place July 3 in Jay, Livermore Falls

It has been two years since the parade has been held because of COVID-19 restrictions.