Good morning, Bangor.

On Thursday, about 175 people enjoyed a cool dip at Nickerson Pool in Orono—a local haven open daily from noon to 7 p.m. that will close Saturday and Sunday for the holiday.

Many people beat the heat at Beth Pancoe Municipal Aquatic Center in Hayford Park at 175 13th St. where kids can enjoy water slides and fun swim sessions; day swim is 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, with local kids paying $3 and other fees varying by age and residency.

From July to October, the Maine Historical Society will tour a surviving copy of the Declaration of Independence (one of 26 printed in 1776) across 16 counties, including stops in Bangor.

Norway Savings Bank donated $1,000 to support the historic tour.

Efficiency Maine advises residents to stay cool during extreme heat by using heat pumps on cool, wisely placing fans, and opening windows at night while closing them during the day — they also offer rebates for heat pump installations and insulation to prepare for future heat waves.

Maine officials urged residents to follow fireworks safety guidelines ahead of the busy 4th of July weekend, saying fireworks should be set off solely on private property or with permission and only by those 21 or older — instructions include not tampering with packaging to prevent hand and eye injuries.

Bangor Public Health and Community Services is ramping up homeless outreach during an extreme heat advisory by distributing cool water, bus tickets and rides to local cooling centers, while Together Place — a major cooling center — is closed today for Independence Day.

UMaine's men's and women's basketball teams take part in the America East-MAAC challenge series in November; women host Siena on Nov.

5 and visit Merrimack on Nov. 8 while men travel to Sacred Heart on Nov. 5 and face Manhattan on Nov. 8 (game times set by host schools).

Former UMaine forward Chris Mantis will join the Minnesota Timberwolves for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas from July 9-15 and will become the first Black Bears player to take part in the event after a strong G League season where he averaged 8.4 points in 35 games.

Riff Johnson Live at Hollywood Casino

Venue Name — 4-7 p.m. — Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway Bangor — Admission TBA — Catch a talented one-man band with a nostalgic voice in his home state.

Broadway Karaoke Night

9:00 – 10:30 PM — The Stage Door — Cost not specified — Step into the spotlight and sing your favorite Broadway hits with a live audience cheering you on.

Paul Doiron Book Launch Event

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Bangor Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the release of 'Storm Tide' with author Paul Doiron and enjoy a Q&A session.

Wheels for Warriors Car Show

10 AM – 3 PM — Cross Insurance Center — Free entry — Celebrate automotive passion at Maine's premier car show featuring a variety of vehicles.