An eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly consumes nectar July 17 from a zinnia at a garden in Lisbon. Although the eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly is a solitary creature, often flying in treetops, it can be seen when a group of male swallowtails gathers on damp soil to drink water, according to the U.S.
Forest Service. The water contains sodium ions and various amino acids, which reportedly allow them to live longer. Adults of both sexes take nectar from a wide variety of native and exotic garden plants.
Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal Emily Sirka, left, Sage Caroll-Brackley, center, and Ada Powell of the Auburn Recreation Summer Track and Field program laugh July 18 while cheering for a teammate during the junior track and field meet at Lewiston High School. The Maine Association of USA Track and Field meet includes young competitors from programs in Auburn, Brunswick, Lewiston, Lisbon, Poland, Rumford and Topsham. Edward Little High School in Auburn is set to host the next meet, scheduled for July 25.
Daryn Slover/Sun Journal Jeanean Church of the Cincinnati Cougars blocks a punt July 13 by Chelsea Watson of the Maine Mayhem during the Women’s Football Alliance Division III National Conference Championship at Lewiston High School. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal Zoya Ali looks upward July 19 at her father, Best Ali, while they wait to take a group photograph with other members of the Lewiston Star FC United Premier Soccer League Division 1 Champion team at the athletic complex at .
