Parker Jenkins-Dwyer, 7, sits along the rocky shore of Green Lake in Dedham on Monday. Parker's parents, Julie and Duncan Dwyer, took over ownership of Jenkins Beach earlier this year from Julie's father Joe Jenkins. Julie is now the fourth generation of the Jenkins family to own and operate the property since her great-grandfather bought it in 1930. Credit: Linda Coan O'Kresik / BDN

Today is Monday. Temperatures will be in the mid-60s to low 70s, with sunny skies across the state.

Here’s what we’re talking about in Maine today.

Bangor’s war memorials can teach us about those who died in the line of duty

Here in Bangor, Mainers can pay tribute at any of the 10 war memorials installed around the city, from the Civil War to the Vietnam War.

ALSO: Here’s where parades and other memorial events are happening today.

Exchange rate hampers Canadian tourists’ return to southern Maine coast

The poor exchange rate is pushing up the cost of traveling to Maine.

How a beloved Maine family beach is changing to keep up with the times

A fourth-generation member of the family, Julie Jenkins, along with her husband Duncan are renovating Jenkins Beach this summer.

One midcoast community’s downtown is experiencing a business renaissance

Local business owners and residents saw the opening of Hey Sailor! as the impetus needed to kickstart development in Searsport.

Bangor High investigating ‘inappropriate relationship’ between staffer and student

The superintendent said the school received reports Wednesday about the alleged relationship and launched an investigation.

‘Sucker for a stray’ opening Maine’s 1st adoptable cat lounge

Anne Beal has been rescuing, spaying, neutering and loving stray cats since she was 19. Now, she wants others to share that experience.

A decades-long effort to revive Caribou’s riverfront just hit a key milestone

Caribou has secured a key federal grant that will allow it to demolish the former diesel power plant at 142 Lower Lyndon St.

UMaine baseball wins first America East Tournament title since 2011

The team clinched its first America East Tournament championship since 2011 in a 6-1 win over defending champions, the Binghamton Bearcats.

If you enjoy New England hiking and beer, this book is for you

New England has about 10,000 miles of hiking trails and more than 700 breweries, brew pubs and tasting rooms.

Watch this game of duck, duck, goose, where the bigger birds win

Birds of a feather may flock together, but that doesn’t mean they’re necessarily going to get along.

In other Maine news …

Supreme Court ruling may force Maine to change its foreclosure law

In tense meeting, Aroostook town slams door on biker bar

Report of shot fired near elementary school prompts lockdown in Fort Kent

Man suspected of domestic assault shot by police in Alton

2 lobstermen have licenses suspended for stealing traps

Lifeguard shortage at Maine state parks with summer weather approaching

Elver value remains strong after successful spring run in Maine

Body of New Hampshire man pulled from Nonesuch River in Scarborough

This is your chance to own a Maine lighthouse for free

1 seriously injured in explosion at Freeport junkyard

Raccoon brought to Auburn Petco for nail trim tests negative for rabies

Lyman man reunited with Biddeford class ring missing for 20 years

Maine coaches react to big foul shot change coming to high-school basketball

Freshman pitcher leads Oxford Hills softball to 12-0 win over Brewer

UMaine’s new softball facility hosting 2 high school regional title games

Leela Stockley is an alumna of the University of Maine. She lives in northern Maine with her two pugs and a cat. Send videos and photo submissions to lstockley@bangordailynews.com.