1. In his New Hampshire visit yesterday, President Biden announced plans to cap prescription drug costs, strengthen Medicare, and cut the deficit by taxing wealthy Americans and corporations. Biden claimed his rival, Trump, wants to give more tax breaks to big businesses and billionaires. (NCM)
2. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King signed on to the bi-partisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which would require automakers to include AM broadcast radio in their vehicles. “AM Radio delivers highway safety information to drivers and critical storm and weather updates to farmers in Maine and across the country,” Senator Collins wrote. The AM signal is also a critical part of the National Emergency Alert System. Some automakers, including Tesla, began removing AM radio receivers from new electric cars last year claiming the tech could cause interference. (WGME)
3. Sen. Bernie Sanders will deliver this year’s University of New England commencement address, school officials announced Monday. The school’s 189th commencement ceremony will be held May 18 at 10 a.m. at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. (NCM)
4. A bobcat is recovering after it was hit by a car in Gorham on Saturday. Police say several people called, saying the animal needed help. The female cat was taken to the Saco River Wildlife Center and has already had multiple surgeries. Maine Game Wardens say it is important to never approach wild animals — even if they are injured. Instead, you should call police or wardens. (WMTW)
5. Girl Scout Day – Today celebrates the first Girl Scout meeting that took place in 1912 and is an excuse to buy and eat delicious Girl Scout cookies!!
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