1. Vice President Kamala Harris formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday — becoming the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket. (WMTW)

2. The American Red Cross has declared a blood shortage and is asking Mainers to donate. They’re looking for all blood types but especially those with Type-O blood. If you want to make an appointment to donate, you can visit RedCrossBlood.org. (WGME)

3. Secretary Bellows named Adam Lemire of Gardiner as the winner of the Maine state flag redesign contest. The chosen model design for the potential new flag was unveiled on Monday in Augusta. (WGME)

4. A rare orange lobster named “Peaches” that was donated to the University of New England last year by a local lobsterman has had babies. (WGME)

5. Team USA saw more success on Monday at the Paris Olympics. Gymnastics closed with Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles taking silver and bronze in the floor exercise championship. Valarie Allman won her second consecutive Olympic gold medal in the discus. The USA Women’s 3 x 3 basketball team got the bronze medal after defeating Team Canada. America’s mixed triathlon team scored a silver medal in a photo finish result.

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