1. A Maine judge says Deven Young is mentally competent to stand trial in the murder of paddleboarder Sunny Stewart. The next big court hearing is May 7th, when a judge will decide key juvenile issues — including whether Young could ultimately face this case as an adult. (WMTW)
2. Police say a Cape Elizabeth man was running drug deals out of a Scarborough hotel room on Payne Road. After multiple undercover buys, agents arrested 48-year-old Peter White and seized more than three pounds of fentanyl, crack cocaine, and cash. (WMTW)
3. Democrat Graham Platner is skipping all primary debates and going all-in on November against Susan Collins. That comes just hours after Janet Mills dropped out. (PH)
4. Maine’s new paid family leave program officially starts today — giving workers up to 12 weeks off for things like childbirth, illness, or caring for family, with partial pay. State labor officials say more than two-thousand Mainers have already pre-applied for benefits. (PH)
5. Hot Radio Maine and The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein Present, Hot Cause for Paws: a pet food and supply drive dedicated to helping local animals in need! This Friday, May 1st we will be broadcasting live from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, located at 217 Landing Road in Westbrook from 11am-4pm. We would love for you to stop by and donate essential items such as pet food, toys, blankets, and other supplies to support the shelter’s ongoing efforts! More details can be found on hotradiomaine.com (HRM)
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