1. Maine voters will cast their ballots in local elections today. All communities will be voting on the fate of school budgets and many ballots include school board or town council positions, as well as other spending decisions.Polls open between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. (PH)

2. Hannah Pingree is officially running for Maine Governor in 2026. The former House Speaker and daughter of Rep. Chellie Pingree joins a crowded Democratic primary field. A new poll shows Pingree starting strong with 20% support, trailing Angus King III and Shenna Bellows. (WMTW)

3. A scam text claiming to be from the Maine Department of Motor Vehicles is hitting phones across the state. The fake message says you owe a traffic fine and threatens license suspension if you don’t pay. It includes a bogus link — do not click it. The BMV never sends payment texts. Delete the message and report it only if you gave out info or money. (WMTW)

4. Over 19,000 cases of Dr Pepper Zero Sugar were recalled after cans were found to contain full-sugar soda, about 39 grams per can, posing a health risk for people with diabetes or anyone needing to limit sugar intake. (People)

5. TSA is reminding travelers that a Costco card is not a valid form of ID at airport security. A viral post claimed the gold star on the card could pass as a REAL ID — it can’t. TSA joked, “We love hotdogs and rotisserie chickens, but your Costco card doesn’t fly.” Stick to government-issued IDs when heading to the airport. (USAToday)

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