Participants take off July 17 at the start of the children’s Fun Run at Edward Little High School in Auburn, prior to the start of Emily’s Run, the second race in the Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series. The race is named for Emily Fletcher, a standout runner for ELHS who died in an automobile crash in 2004. Proceeds from the race fund two college scholarships in Fletcher’s name and donations to the Auburn Public Library, Auburn Nordic Ski Association, Stanton Bird Club and Androscoggin Land Trust. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Lewiston police escort a woman holding a baby July 17 as they cross Howe Street, where a suspected shooting suspect was believed to be hiding a few houses down from where a man was shot in the head. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Muno Ali applies henna July 16 at the former Gov. James B. Longley Elementary School in Lewiston, where she was volunteering during Community Give Back Day. Hundreds of people turned out for the event, sponsored by New Mainers Public Health Initiative in partnership with Power Health Tour. The free community event features local and national exhibitors, giveaways, health and wellness information, children’s activities, senior resources, fresh fruit and vegetables, community resources and pizza. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Equestrian instructor Katherine Ludewig laughs July 20 as Wrapper mugs for the camera at the barn at Blazing Star Stables in Monmouth. Ludewig painted each horse’s lips a different color, which campers then applied to canvases to create unique pieces of art. Between riding, learning and taking care of the animals, campers learn other skills while enjoying activities with the animals, which Ludewig says she has gotten by buying, bartering or accepting as castoffs. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Natalie Truman, left, of the Oxford Hills region jumps onto her boogie board July 21 while vacationing in Roxbury with her family. Her father, Ian, says the family wanted to get in a swim before the rain that was in the afternoon forecast. Many flocked to First Beach on Roxbury Pond, also known as Ellis Pond and Silver Lake, to get cool as hot, humid air blanketed the area. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Preston Robinson, 11, plays with friends July 20 at the Kennedy Park Pool in Lewiston. Pool hours are noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Klea Duprey, 5, of Poland blows bubbles July 18 with her grandmother, Melissa Duprey, in Lewiston. Klea has been spending time this summer at her grandmother’s store, Dee’s Market at 248 Blake St. in Lewiston. “We come outside for breaks throughout the day,” Melissa Duprey says. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Woman’s Literary Union member Judy Brown organizes books July 19 for Saturday’s yard sale at the Foss Mansion in Auburn. Proceeds from the yard sale are to go toward scholarships and upkeep of the mansion. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Jared Turcotte throws a punch July 21 at Dustin Veinott during Turcotte’s warm-up at Central Maine Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Lewiston. Turcotte is a former football player who had his first mixed martial arts fight Saturday in Portland. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

A hummingbird sips nectar July 21 from a flower in the garden at the traffic island welcoming visitors to Roxbury. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Chantel Tedford covers Ezrah Piawlock, 5, with sand July 20 at the Greenwood Town Beach. His mother, Anna, looks on and friend Ariana Sesames, 5, plays in the background. “You missed a spot,” Ezrah said. The group often relaxes at the town beach in a small, protected cove. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Brandon Pelletier puts American flags into a custom built flag burner July 21 at a disposal ceremony at the Auburn Masonic Hall. At age 38, Pelletier found himself one of the youngest members of the group of veterans and Freemasons. “People my age aren’t stepping up to the plate in these organizations,” he says. Pelletier organized construction of the flag burner with donated materials and fabrication by Dana’s Heavy Duty Roadside Service of Poland. Over the years, the group has disposed of about 3,000 American flags from veterans’ graves. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal