Canadian Smoke / Health: Wildfire smoke from Canada is back over northern New England, bringing hazy skies to Maine and New Hampshire. Solar Eclipse & Perseids: Maine will see a partial solar eclipse Aug. 12 (about 15%–30% coverage, best times vary by town) and the Perseid meteor shower peaks that night into early Aug. 13—use proper eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) and don’t look at the sun without them. Public Safety / Crashes: Maine State Police are investigating a Turnpike crash in Gray where a driver overcorrected after merging back into traffic; three people were taken to Maine Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Food Safety: Taylor Farms recalled jalapeño-containing prepared foods in 26 states, including Maine, over possible salmonella contamination; separate from that, Maine CDC says cyclosporiasis cases tied to an iceberg lettuce recall have reached the state. Local Business: Hannaford is acquiring Grave’s Shop ‘n Save in Presque Isle, with a Hannaford reopening planned for late fall. Workforce & Education: Maine community colleges won a $5M federal grant to expand short-term training for small manufacturers, and UMaine is partnering with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to grow defense research and hands-on STEM training. Crime: A Belgrade camp was locked down after a man fired more than 20 shots near Camp Modin; in Norridgewock, deputies arrested a man in a drug trafficking case involving cocaine, fentanyl, mushrooms, pills, and a shotgun. Community & Culture: Theatre Oxford announced auditions for “Almost, Maine,” and Ellsworth’s candlepin bowling alley fundraiser has nearly hit $250,000 after a CBS Sunday Morning feature.