1. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted his party’s nomination for vice president on the third night of the DNC. Former President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey also spoke last night at the convention. (PH)
2. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has told Portland officials that a bird from the city tested positive for the mosquito-borne West Nile virus. The state and much of the Northeast have been experiencing an active mosquito-borne disease season. (WMTW)
3. Cats in Bangor’s Fairmount neighborhood are seemingly vanishing into thin air. Over the past two months 16 cats have gone missing. Residents are frustrated with the lack of clues. (WGME)
4. Pumpkin Spice Latte season is starting two days earlier than last year at Starbucks. The popular fall beverage returns to US menus today.on Thursday (August 22). Starbucks’ autumn menu includes pumpkin- and apple-flavored drinks and snacks and is affectionately called “The PSL” menu. (WTOP)
5. Hot Radio Maine is teaming up with Crow’s Nest Barbershop in Auburn for our 4th annual CUTS FOR CLASS on Monday August 26th from 10am to 4pm. We’re giving away FREE back to school HAIRCUTS (students 18 and under) First Come, first serve. While time permits at 600 Turner Street in Auburn. (HRM)
Made Hot in Maine by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein. Accidents happen… to be their specialty. 207-CALL-JOE or online at: joebornstein.com.
