1. A 64-year-old Lewiston man is facing assault charges after police say he struck two people with a shovel during an altercation Wednesday evening. Both victims were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident remains under investigation. (WGME)

2. Elevated bacteria levels have prompted swimming advisories at nine Maine beaches, while Tassel Top Park in Raymond and Chickawaukie Lake in Rockland are closed to swimmers due to high E. coli levels. East End Beach in Portland and Ferry Beach in Scarborough are among the beaches under advisory, with officials urging swimmers to use caution. (PH)

3. A stretch of High Street in Portland will reopen Saturday afternoon after being closed for more than two weeks following a rain-triggered washout. The section between Commercial and York streets has been under repair since June 11, with crews finishing paving and striping before traffic resumes.

4. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across western and southern Maine Friday afternoon, with the greatest risk between 3 and 8 p.m. Damaging wind is the primary threat, though isolated hail, heavy downpours and a low-end tornado risk are also possible. (WGME)

5. Post Malone, Noah Kahan and Shaboozey will headline the 50th annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks special. The two-hour celebration airs live July 4 from 8 to 10 p.m. on NBC and Peacock, featuring more than 85,000 fireworks shells, a laser show and performances from Blake Shelton, Bebe Rexha, Salt-N-Pepa and more.

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