1. Former President Joe Biden has opened up about his battle with aggressive prostate cancer. In a photo with wife Jill and their cat Willow, Biden posted, “Cancer touches us all… Jill and I have learned that we are strongest in the broken places. Thank you for lifting us up with love and support.” His family and doctors are now exploring treatment options. (People)
2. A fourth inmate who escaped from a New Orleans jail Friday was captured Monday, but six remain on the run. The men slipped through a hole behind a toilet, ran across an interstate, and vanished. Authorities say they face charges including murder, aggravated assault with a firearm, and false imprisonment. The FBI has doubled its reward to $10,000 per escapee. On the wall near the hole, inmates left a message: “To Easy LOL” and “WE INNOCENT.” (CNN)
3. Portland city councilors will set a vote date Tuesday on a proposal to raise the minimum wage to $20 by 2028. If passed, over half of retail and social service workers, and two-thirds in leisure and hospitality, would see a raise. Public comments are mixed with some worrying it would hurt small businesses. (WGME)
4. For the first time in 15 years, Casco Bay Lines is raising vehicle ferry rates to Peaks Island. Starting June 21, fares could jump from around $83 to $170 on peak summer days. The increase aims to help cut a growing budget deficit. (PH)
5. Sesame Street is heading to Netflix later this year as its deal with Warner Bros. Discovery ends. New episodes will air on PBS the same day they hit Netflix. Past seasons will also be available to stream. The iconic show enters its 56th season this fall. (HR)
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