1. Temperatures are forecasted to reach the upper 80s and mid-90s throughout nearly all of Maine, potentially setting records as a “heat dome” washes hot and humid air over New England. Experts say high temperatures this week are just the start of what is expected to be a warmer-than-average summer. (PH)
2. Juneteenth, which became both a federal and state holiday in 2021, celebrates the anniversary of federal troops’ arrival in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to ensure all enslaved people had been freed. (PH)
3. Last year set yet another record for small children accidentally ingesting THC in Maine. The Office of Cannabis Policy just recently started handing out free safe-storage bags for cannabis products. (WGME)
4. Brunswick is set to open a new recreation complex this Saturday that will include pickleball courts and a skatepark located near what was formerly the Naval Air Station. (PH)
5. The Boston Celtics are back on top. Last night, the Celtics won Game 5 of the NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks, securing a 4 – 1 series win. The Celtics captured their 18th NBA Title overall, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for most championships in the league. Jaylen Brown was named Finals MVP. (ESPN)
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