1. Portland voters will decide in November whether to raise the city’s minimum wage. The proposal would increase pay from $15.50 an hour to about $17 in 2026, eventually reaching $19 by 2028. Supporters say workers need help keeping up with rising costs, while many businesses warn the hike could force layoffs or even closures. (WGME)

2. Two pedestrians were injured after being hit by a car outside Tandem Coffee in Portland Sunday afternoon. Police say the driver, who only had a learner’s permit, lost control, striking a parked car, a sign, and the pedestrians, pushing them into outdoor tables. Their injuries are not life-threatening. The driver was charged with driving to endanger. (PH)

3. After 72 years in business, Luiggi’s Pizzeria in Lewiston announced it is closing for good. The owners said bringing the old building up to code brought major costs and challenges, and that business had slowed too much to keep going. Luiggi’s first opened in 1953 on Sabattus Street and had been a local staple for generations. (WMTW)

4. Scarborough’s beaches saw 37 pairs of endangered piping plovers this summer, up seven from last year. Statewide, Maine hit a record with 174 breeding pairs and 245 fledglings — one of the strongest recoveries in the species’ range. Wildlife experts say local protections and volunteers are helping the shorebirds thrive, though human activity and predators remain ongoing challenges. (PH)

5. Hot Radio Maine 5th Annual Cuts for Class went down yesterday at Crow’s Nest Barbershop in Auburn. The barbers did 163 FREE back-to-school haircuts for students 18 and under. Made Hot in Maine by The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein and Maine Family Federal Credit Union. (HRM)

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