1. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is catching heat after reading a fake version of Ezekiel 25:17 during a Pentagon prayer service, a quote made famous in Pulp Fiction. The line, delivered by Samuel L. Jackson, isn’t actually from the Bible and even Quentin Tarantino pulled it from the 1970s martial arts film Bodyguard Kiba. (Yahoo)
2. A shelter-in-place at Bates College has been lifted after reports of an armed man — prompting lockdowns at Lewiston Public Schools and a shelter-in-place at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Police now say no firearm was seen and no threats were made, and the individual may have been experiencing a mental health crisis. The situation remains under investigation. (WMTW)
3. Police in Hallowell pulled over a mobile billboard targeting Janet Mills over a proposed data center moratorium — citing the driver for speeding and running an illegal illuminated ad. The truck, pushing anti–data center messaging, was hit with a fine as debate continues over the statewide bill. (PH)
4. A piece of history in Sanford is getting new life — the century-old Jagger Mill, originally built in 1920, is being transformed into 86 market-rate apartments. Developers say historic features like high ceilings, brick beams, and large windows will be preserved, along with new additions like community spaces, bike storage, and even a dog wash station, with opening expected this fall. (WGME)
5. A bizarre delay in Portland Wednesday night, April 16 — the Worcester Railers forgot their jerseys, pushing puck drop back 30 minutes against the Maine Mariners. During warmups, Worcester players wore Mariners practice jerseys turned inside-out until their gear finally arrived.
The Mariners begin the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Friday, April 24 with Game 1 of the North Division Semifinals at the Cross Insurance Arena at 6 p.m.
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