By Julia Bayly, Bangor Daily News Staff Scientifically they are known as hematophagous, though most people more commonly refer to them as blood suckers.

By Charles Eichacker, Maine Public Open a garbage can in a Maine home, and you’re likely to find some icky surprises: banana peels, coffee grounds, moldy bagels, chunks of chicken.

The Maine Women’s Fund announced it is transferring $3 million in assets and entrusting the pursuit of its mission to make bold investments that transform the lives of Maine women and girls to the Maine Community Foundation.

Many of the events may not be happening as listed due to COVID-19.

The National Science Foundation awarded $601,729 to Aaron Putnam, associate professor at the School of Earth and Climate Sciences; Brenda Hall, professor at the School of Earth and Climate Sciences and Climate Change Institute; and Katherine Allen, assistant professor at the School of Earth and Climate Sciences, for research looking at how glaciers’ seasonal fluctuations may have caused drastic climate changes.

MILO – In June The Garden Club Federation of Maine recognized Milo Garden Club with a second-place award for their yearbook design.

PARKMAN – The Bicentennial Celebration for the Town of Parkman will be held on​​ Saturday, July 23 at 38 North Dexter Road (field of B & K Storage).

BROWNVILLE – Brownville Days 2022 will feature events from Friday, July 22 to Sunday, July 24 with a 2022 theme of “Celebrating Our Hometown Heroes.

By Ted Luebbers While flying around central Maine’s lush countryside looking for a place to top off your fuel, consider the Dexter Regional Airport (1B0), three miles east of downtown Dexter.

By Lia Russell, Bangor Daily News Staff The Bangor area’s only remaining ski area is up for sale.

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Let’s Go!, Northern Light Mayo Hospital, the SeDoMoCha School, and Maine SNAP-Ed are partnering to hold a StoryWalk®, a fun, educational activity that invites kids to read a story, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors all at the same time.

Skowhegan Savings is pleased to announce the promotion of Angel Quick to vice president treasury and business services officer.

By Judy Harrison, Bangor Daily News Staff There’s a new guitar-playing rabbi in the Queen City.

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom WHATEVER CAN FLOAT THEIR BOATS – The annual Anything Floats race was part of the Bicentennial edition of the Monson Summerfest on Saturday afternoon.

Contributed photo PARTY VALUES – Local Democrats from Sebec, Milo, Dover-Foxcroft, Orneville, and Bowerbank gathered in Sebec for an organizational meeting and cookout on July 10.

Photo courtesy of Center Theatre SEAT PLAQUE WINNER – The Rev.

DEXTER — The Dexter Town Council approved a $6,913,918 municipal budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year during a July 14 meeting.

AUGUSTA – The Maine Connectivity Authority announced that it is going “All-In” to bring broadband internet to all Mainers.