1. Four teenage boys are suspected in a string of at least seven arson fires in Poland and Yarmouth, including three that damaged the former Élan School. Two 18-year-olds have been arrested and charged in Yarmouth fires, while two 17-year-olds have been identified but not yet charged. Investigators believe the fires are connected and more charges may be coming. (PH)
2. A Deering High School student was mistakenly detained at gunpoint by South Portland police during lunch, misidentified as a burglary suspect. The 16-year-old was released minutes later. His mother, a Portland attorney, says racial profiling was involved and has retained legal counsel to explore possible civil rights action.
3. Maine Governor Janet Mills will receive the RFK Human Rights Award for her successful legal fight to restore federal funding for school nutrition programs. The honor was announced during the organization’s 42nd annual awards, recognizing Mills’ role in securing meals for 172,000 Maine students after a Title IX-related funding freeze.
4. Walmart, during its quarterly business call, warned that Trump tariffs will lead to higher prices. Executives say the costs are too steep to absorb, and shoppers could start seeing increases by the end of the month, with more expected in June. (People)
5. Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion. The deal includes brands like Champs Sports and Kids Foot Locker and expands Dick’s global reach to 20 countries. The move comes as the apparel industry faces pressure from rising tariffs. (WPXI)
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