1. Heat advisory is on with potential severe storms coming. Hot and humid today with highs near 90, feeling like 95-100. Severe storm chances this afternoon—starting in the mountains, reaching the coast by late day. Expect heavy rain and possible damaging winds before clearing this evening. (WMTW)

2. PETA is suing the city of Rockland and the Maine Lobster Festival to stop the boiling of 20,000 live lobsters at next week’s event. The group claims the practice violates Maine’s animal protection laws and cites research showing lobsters feel pain. The festival runs July 30 to August 3. (BDN)

3. Maine’s housing inventory hit its highest level in nearly five years with 5,047 homes on the market in June, up 14% from May. Sales rose 10.5% year-over-year, and the median price climbed to $425,000. Cumberland County topped the list at $600,000. (WMTW)

4. Four months after REAL ID enforcement began, Maine BMV wait times still remain high. As of July 1, 32% of Mainers have a REAL ID, with over 90,000 issued since January. Officials urge making appointments online to avoid long lines. (WGME)

5. Bonny Eagle Little League softball is headed to the New England championship after a 7-1 win over Vermont. If Bonny Eagle beats Connecticut Friday, they advance to the Little League Softball World Series. (WMTW)

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