1. The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that all five passengers aboard the lost Titanic tourist submarine are dead. Authorities determined that debris found on the ocean floor in the search area was from the OceanGate Titan vessel, which is believed to have imploded underwater. (JN)
2. Marcel Lagrange, the accused Westbrook shooter, made online threats hours before the double homicide. He became angry that a new friend cut him off and wrote “multiple mf will die because of you” in a FB message. Police agreed it was threatening and set off in search of Lagrange, but it was too late. (PH)
3. The Maine House passed a bill to allow abortion after viability in order to save the life or health of the mother. If passed by the Senate, a licensed doctor would be able to decide if an abortion is necessary after the point of viability — defined at 24 weeks or six months. (WMTW)
4. The 40th annual La Kermesse Franco-American Heritage Festival in Biddeford kicked off yesterday and winds down Sunday. Featured events include a car show, live music, bounce houses, a craft tent, and traditional Franco-American cuisine. (WGME)
5. To no one’s surprise, Victor Wembanyama was picked first by the San Antonio Spurs in Thursday’s NBA draft. History was made when brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson were selected back to back at number four and five. The Houston Rockets picked Amen, and the Detroit Pistons picked Ausar. They became the first brothers selected in the top ten of a single NBA draft. (Yahoo)
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