1. Mainers will see light rain, as well as a snow/mix moving in late Tuesday afternoon. Another round of light snow is expected to hit for the Thursday morning commute. moves on Thursday morning. (WMTW)
2. Maine could be closer to allowing cannabis lounges nearly a decade after voters approved the idea. A new report from the state’s Cannabis Hospitality Task Force outlines recommendations for regulating “cannabis hospitality establishments.” Lawmakers will use the report to shape future legislation, but hurdles remain before these clubs become a reality. (PH)
3. York police are warning Mainers about a “brushing” scam involving unexpected packages. Scammers include a QR code or link that can steal personal info or infect devices. One resident received a fake diamond but avoided the scam by not scanning the code. (WGME)
4. Joann, the bankrupt fabrics and crafts retailer, announced that all 800 of its stores nationwide will be closing, including five locations in Maine. The news comes just days after Joann announced it would be closing 500 of its stores as it navigated the bankruptcy process. (WMTW)
5. Apple plans to build an AI server factory in Texas, adding 20,000 research jobs across the U.S. by 2026. The move is part of a $500 billion investment over four years as Apple navigates new tariffs on China-made products. (Yahoo)
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