1. A Limerick man is dead after a Maine State Trooper shot and killed 38-year-old Christopher Harriman in the parking lot of the Shop N’ Save in Old Orchard Beach after leading law enforcement on a slow speed chase Tuesday night. (WMTW)
2. Maine native Cooper Flagg held his own against the best basketball players in the world during a scrimmage against the men’s USA olympic team. A 3-pointer over Anthony Davis. A baseline turnaround over Jrue Holiday. An acrobatic putback after crashing the boards and getting fouled by Bam Adebayo. Those are three of the best defenders in the NBA. Cooper is 17 years old and hasn’t even played in a single college game yet. (WMTW)
3. After increasing prices in January 68 cents, The US Postal Service is increasing the price of its Forever Stamp again to 73 cents. If you’re looking to save some money, get your stamps before July 14th. That’s when the price goes into effect. (FOX)
4. McDonald’s is dropping its plant-based burger, the McPlant, to focus on its money-makers, meat. Mickey D’s said it will focus more on its chicken products, which bring in $25 billion in sales each year, almost as much as its beef burgers. The company also announced that the cult-favorite McRib sandwich will return later this year. (Entrepreneur)
5. The Sea Dogs announced their new alternate identity this morning. On August 23 they’ll be playing as The Maine Lobster Bakes. (IG)
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