The Maine CDC is reporting 23 new cases of COVID-19 statewide.
Severe storms swept through Aroostook County yesterday, leaving broken trees in their path. A preliminary report of the National Meteorological Service indicated a microburst over limestone with damage consistent with winds of around 100 miles per hour. No injuries or serious damage were reported.
The American Red Cross needs blood donations as hospitals see a resumption of procedures that were postponed during the pandemic. Summer is also a difficult time to get people to donate. Appointments can be done online donate at your local blood donation center, including on Hammond Street in Bangor.
Maine teachers can apply for up to $ 1,000 in funding for their classroom projects through the US Cellular Donors Choose the program. The company is focused on STEM projects in its service area, which includes most of Maine.
Registration is open for both in-person and virtual summer camps through the Challenger Learning Center in Bangor. Both camps provide fun and educational experiences for children from Kindergarten to Grade 8e to note. For more information on the camps and scholarships available, log onto the Challenger Learning Center website.
As part of Maine’s 200e anniversary, which is celebrated a year late due to the pandemic, the Penobscot Maritime Heritage Association will sponsor its tall ships next month, as they sail to four destinations on the Penobscot River between July 9e and 18e. Historic ships will drop anchor in Bangor, Bucksport, Orrington and Searsport.
A mixed adult softball tournament this Saturday will benefit Brady Nickerson Foundation, which raises funds for cancer research and funds scholarships for students in the area. Games at Union Street Sports Fields in Bangor will include raffle items, food and Team Brady t-shirts for sale.
