1. A second ex-wife of the ICE agent who fatally shot Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero says she repeatedly warned authorities about what she describes as years of abuse and escalating violence. Court records show judges twice temporarily barred David Brouillette from possessing firearms. ICE continues to withhold the agent’s identity publicly. (NCM)
2. A new University of New Hampshire poll shows Maine’s U.S. Senate race is a statistical dead heat, with Democrat Troy Jackson leading Republican Susan Collins 49% to 46%, within the poll’s margin of error. The same poll shows Democrat Hannah Pingree leading Republican Bobby Charles 49% to 35% in the race for governor. (WMTW)
3. Maine Revenue Services will begin mailing one-time $300 affordability payments to eligible residents later this month. To qualify, you must have filed a 2025 Maine income tax return, not be claimed as a dependent, and meet income limits of up to $100,000 for married couples filing jointly, $75,000 for heads of household, or $50,000 for single filers. (NCM)
4. Chris Thompson, the developer behind Portland’s Thompson’s Point, wants to transform Lewiston’s Simard-Payne Memorial Park into a major outdoor concert venue. The park, home to the annual Great Falls Balloon Festival, would also see the historic Red Shop redeveloped into a food, beverage and hospitality space as part of the proposal. (WMTW)
5. Giant tin roosters are popping up around Ogunquit as neighbors rally behind The Omelette Factory owners David and Sara LaBlanc. The town has fined the family hundreds of dollars because the roosters are displayed at their home, but the home shares the same property as the restaurant, making them subject to the town’s commercial sign ordinance. The family says the roosters help their daughter Piper, who has autism, feel safe and plans to keep them up. (WGME)
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