1. Senator Susan Collins is clarifying comments about her future after reports she said another term would be her last. Collins says that was an off-camera remark, not an official announcement, and she’s focused on her 2026 reelection while continuing her work as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee. (WMTW)

2. Portland is cracking down on empty storefronts. A new city ordinance requires downtown spaces vacant for six months or more to register and display local artwork or face fines starting at 250 dollars. The goal is to beautify downtown and help attract new businesses. (WGME)

3. Ferry rides to the Casco Bay islands could get more expensive. Casco Bay Lines is considering raising peak-season round-trip passenger fares from 14 to 17 dollars starting in June, citing rising fuel, labor, and maintenance costs. A final decision could come later this month. (PH)

4. Gmail is rolling out a long-awaited feature letting U.S. users change their email username — the part before @gmail.com — without losing their data. The change can be made once a year and is being released gradually, so not everyone will see it just yet. (TC)

5. A mobile sauna could soon become a regular sight at Portland’s East End Beach. Village Sauna is testing the waters with a pilot event April 11th and 12th, offering hour-long sessions and cold plunges in Casco Bay. If demand stays hot, the city says more waterfront sauna events could follow. (PH)

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