1. Maine is standing firm against a ban on trans athletes in girls’ and women’s sports. Governor Janet Mills, the Maine Principals’ Association, and the Greely School Board have all rejected Trump’s push for the ban. The big question now—how will the Trump administration respond? Trump has threatened to cut federal school funding if Maine refuses to comply. (WGME)

2. MDI Hospital in Bar Harbor is closing its labor and delivery unit on July 1 due to a sharp drop in births. So far in 2025, only nine babies have been delivered there—down from 32 in all of 2024 and about 100 per year a decade ago. This marks at least the 10th hospital in Maine to end birthing services in the last decade. (WMTW)

3. A raccoon in Berwick and a gray fox in Kennebunk have tested positive for rabies, bringing Maine’s total to at least nine cases this year. Officials urge people to avoid wild animals and ensure pets are up to date on rabies vaccinations. (WMTW)

4. A scheduling clash is brewing between the Cumberland and Fryeburg Fairs. Fryeburg plans to open a day early this year, overlapping with Cumberland’s final day and breaking a long-standing tradition. Cumberland Fair organizers worry the move could hurt attendance and revenue on their busiest day. (WGME)

5. Maine native Cooper Flagg powered Duke to the Elite Eight, dropping 30 points in a 100-93 win over Arizona. The No. 1 seed Blue Devils now face No. 2 Alabama on Saturday for a shot at the Final Four. (WMTW)

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