1. President Donald Trump has announced a travel ban affecting 12 countries, with restrictions on visitors from seven others. The policy takes effect Monday and revives a key measure from his first term. Trump tied the move to Sunday’s terror attack in Boulder, though the suspect’s home country, Egypt, is not on the list. Maine is home to about 56,000 immigrants, many of whom have come from countries on the travel ban list. (WMTW)
2. Maine lawmakers approved a bill offering grants to school districts that want to explore pushing high school start times to 8:30 a.m. or later. Research shows later start times help teens get more sleep, leading to better attendance, improved grades, fewer car accidents, and less tardiness.The bill now awaits further approval before reaching Gov. Janet Mills. (PH)
3. The Harpswell Community School was briefly on lockdown Wednesday after a report of a man with a gun nearby. Deputies responded to a call about a man with a rifle but found the person was further down the road, legally defending his chickens with a .22. The lockdown was lifted after about 30 minutes, and police confirmed no crime was committed. (WMTW)
4. Uber just made its app more senior-friendly with larger text, simpler screens, and fewer steps. The update includes dedicated senior profiles, and caregivers can now book rides on their behalf. Medicare Flex payments are also supported. Lyft offers a similar service called Lyft Silver. (EG)
5. What the Haliburton? Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers take on MVP SGA and the Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight in Oklahoma City. Game 2 is set for Sunday.
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