1. Organizers of Portland’s Back Cove Music & Arts Festival hope to make it an annual event after a successful debut. The two-day festival drew about 12,000 people each day, and cleanup began yesterday. Organizers have pledged $100,000 for park repairs and future projects. (PH)
2. Portland Sea Dogs broadcaster Emma Tiedemann will call the Red Sox game against the Royals tonight night on NESN as part of Women’s Celebration Night. It’s her second big league broadcast. (PH)
3. A Maine lobsterman caught a rare yellow lobster off Vinalhaven. Experts say the odds of finding one are about 1 in 30 million. The lobster, a hardshell male, is drawing attention as scientists study what causes these rare color variations. (WMTW)
4. Some Instagram users were caught off guard when they couldn’t go live last week. Meta has updated the rules: you now need at least 1,000 followers and a public profile to start a livestream. Many users aren’t happy and want the change reversed. (TC)
5. The 15th Annual Summer Slam is today on the Eastern Prom in Portland! Rising Star games start at 2 PM, followed by High School All-Star games at 4 PM. It’s free for the community with awards, prizes, and a cookout. Hot Radio Maine will be broadcasting live from 3 to 5 PM! (HRM)
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