1. A series of bills targeting transgender students and athletes have mostly failed in Maine’s State Legislature. The Senate rejected all eight bills, while the House passed just one—LD 233, which would ban transgender students from female sports at state-funded schools. But with the Senate voting it down, the bill is likely dead. (WMTW)
2. Fire crews responded to a blaze inside the Topsham Home Depot early Monday morning. Flames were found near the registers, and one firefighter suffered minor injuries. Officials blame an overheated radio battery for the fire. (WGME)
3. Nearly one in five storefronts on Congress Street in Portland are vacant—triple the national average. Soakology, Starbucks, and Renny’s are on the growing list of closures. A new ambassador program launches next month to help clean up and improve safety. (WGME)
4. Meta’s Threads is testing a spoiler-blocking feature. Users can mark keywords like show titles or sports events, and Threads will hide related posts until clicked—letting fans scroll without getting spoiled. (EG)
5. Donald Trump is launching his own cell phone company. Trump Mobile will offer 5G service through major carriers, with an unlimited plan priced at $47.45. A gold T1 smartphone is set to debut in August. The president’s two oldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump who will oversee the venture. (Variety)
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