1. Police are searching for a man who robbed the Bangor Savings Bank on Brighton Avenue in Portland Saturday morning. He got away with cash and ran into nearby woods. Police searched the area for hours, but were unable to find the suspect. They have shared pictures of the suspect. (WMTW)
2. An Air Quality Alert is in effect across much of Maine, including Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, and Bangor, due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Kids, seniors, and those with health conditions are advised to limit strenuous outdoor activity through tonight. (WMTW)
3. Connor Mantz set a new course record winning the TD Beach to Beacon 10k in Cape Elizabeth Saturday. Over 8,000 runners participated in Maine’s premier race ending at Portland Head Light. The event raised over $100,000 for Best Buddies Maine. (WMTW)
4. The first Back Cove Music and Arts Festival drew 12,000 fans on its first day to Payson Park for The Roots, and more. People praised the smooth traffic and family-friendly vibe, though some said food and drinks were pricey—$17 for a White Claw, $22 for a poke bowl. Organizers hope to make it a yearly tradition. (PH)
5. Today, August 4th, you can visit any U.S. National Park for free—including Acadia National Park—to celebrate the Great American Outdoors Act signing day. All parks that usually charge admission waive fees today. Two more free days are September 27th and November 11th. (USAToday)
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