1. Nine people are dead after a fire tore through an assisted living facility Sunday night in Fall River, MA. Around 70 residents lived there. Dozens of firefighters and police rushed in, carrying people to safety. Five firefighters were injured. The cause is still under investigation. (People)

2. Bitcoin hit a record high. It’s currently trading at over $116,000. The world’s top crypto jumped 3% on July 10th and is up 20% this year. Experts say rising global tension and renewed tariffs are pushing investors toward assets like Bitcoin. (LM)

3. The debate over a proposed Live Nation concert venue in Portland is delayed again, this time due to technical issues. A packed city hall never got to speak as audio problems cut the meeting short. The proposed 180-day moratorium will now be revisited August 11th. (WGME)

4. Bowdoinham’s own Cody Bowker is going pro! The 21-year-old pitcher was drafted by the Phillies in the 3rd round of the MLB Draft. A former Thornton Academy star, Bowker just wrapped a strong season at Vanderbilt and is known for his deceptive, high-spin fastball. (WMTW)

5. Progress at Portland’s Back Cove athletic field is visible, but it won’t reopen until next spring. The city’s letting new grass take hold after major sewer work. A new obstacle course and trail system are expected to open this September. (WGME)

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