1. The 1st Republican debate is tonight. 8 candidates including Mike Pence, Ron Desantis, Chris Christie, Nikki Haley, and Tim Scott are expected on the stage. Trump has opted not to participate. He wrote “The public knows who I am & what a successful Presidency I had. I WILL THEREFORE NOT BE DOING THE DEBATES!” (PH)

2. The FAA says two people were onboard a plane that crashed in Litchfield Tuesday night. It crashed around 5:45 p.m. with witnesses reporting an explosion just west of Meadows Golf Course. There has been no word yet on any injuries. (WGME)

3. Portland Police say they seized enough drugs to kill 41,500 people (which is more than the population of Lewiston) during a traffic stop at the intersection of Park Avenue and Mellen Street Monday evening. (WMTW)

4. A boat that is worth $400 million, which is $381 million more than the most expensive home for sale on Maine Listings docked in Portland on Monday. Rising Sun, the 453-foot gigayacht owned by entertainment mogul David Geffen, sports a gym, a wine cellar, a spa, a movie theater and can accommodate up to 16 guests and 45 crew members. (PH)

5. Hot Radio Maine w/ Androscoggin Bank Present the 3rd Annual Cuts For Class. Free Back To School haircuts for students 18 and under!! Monday August 28th 10AM-5PM at Crow’s Nest Barbershop 600 Turner Street Auburn. (HRM)

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