1. A dozen states, including Maine, are suing the Trump administration over its tariff policy, calling it illegal. The suit says only Congress can impose tariffs and accuses Trump of misusing emergency powers meant for foreign threats. (WGME)
2. Senator Susan Collins has a new potential challenger in next year’s race. Democrat Jordan Wood, a Lewiston native, launched his campaign Wednesday, saying Collins isn’t pushing back on the current administration. Collins’ team says they don’t know Wood. (WGME)
3. Freedom voters have recalled Select Board member Heather Donahue in a 122-91 vote. The former Blair Witch Project actor faced backlash for marking trees along a disputed road. Donahue says she was surveying in her official role, but critics claim she overstepped and that the land is private. A local family is now suing the town. (BDN)
4. A Maine man claims his Tesla Cybertruck’s cameras captured someone keying a message into his vehicle. Nicholas Saulnier, who has owned the truck for five months, says it’s been repeatedly targeted, including having food thrown at it—such as pepperonis, milkshakes, and gum—and getting constant rude gestures on the road. He hopes the truck’s nine cameras will help identify the vandal, saying it’s unfair to be judged based on the car he drives. (WMTW)
5. Today is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day also known as Take Your Child To Work Day – Does your work allow it?
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