1. A Skowhegan woman is suing Northern Light after a surgeon removed her bladder instead of an ovarian cyst. Emily Mitchell later had surgery in Boston to build a new bladder from her intestine, where doctors discovered additional damage that made the operation harder and longer. (BDN)

2. Lyme disease cases are spiking in Maine and could hit a record this year. The Maine CDC says nearly 1,900 cases have been reported so far — that’s up 20% from this time last year. Experts say warmer, wetter weather is boosting tick activity, so protect yourself when you’re outdoors. (PH)

3. More wildfire smoke from Canada is moving into Maine this week, keeping air quality in the “moderate” range. Over the weekend, it was bad enough to trigger an alert for sensitive groups. Experts say conditions may stick around for days, so limit outdoor exertion if you notice coughing or shortness of breath. (PH)

4. The Back Cove Festival takes over Payson Park this weekend with The Roots, Jack White, and more. Greater Portland METRO is offering free rides on Routes 9A and 9B starting at 3 p.m. each day. You can hop on from pretty much anywhere in Portland, and 9B will drop you at Washington Avenue and West Kidder Street for easy access to the show. (WGME)

5. Today is National Chicken Wing Day, and several chains have deals. Popeyes has six free wings with a $5 purchase. Applebee’s is doing BOGO wings with code WINGDAY25. Buffalo Wild Wings offers six free wings with a $10 purchase using code FREEWINGS. Even Circle K is offering deals for rewards club members. (RN)

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