1. Hundreds of protesters gathered in Portland’s Monument Square after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, calling for justice and an end to ICE involvement in local communities. (WMTW)
2. The NTSB says a 5-year-old student was caught in the closing doors of a Standish school bus, dragged about 280 feet as the bus pulled away, then fell into the roadway and suffered fatal injuries when the bus ran over him. The investigation remains ongoing. (WGME)
3. The largest Dunkin bakery in Maine has shut down in Lewiston, leaving between 150 and 200 workers laid off. The operator cites aging infrastructure and high costs, while Dunkin says the closure is part of a move to a newer, larger facility in the area. People from the affected location were given the chance to apply for new jobs “within the surrounding area.” (WGME)
4. Police in South Portland are warning residents about an increase in mange spotted in the Ferry Village neighborhood, most recently in a coyote. Officials say the animal is not aggressive and should be left alone, while pet owners are urged to keep pets vaccinated and avoid contact with wildlife. (WMTW)
5. The Patriots open the NFL playoffs Sunday night at Gillette Stadium, hosting the Los Angeles Chargers at 8 p.m. New England enters as the AFC’s number two seed, with Drake Maye leading the Pats in a primetime showdown on NBC and Peacock. (CBS)
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