1. Portland Police arrested 18 protesters Wednesday after they blocked part of Commercial Street during a pro-Palestinian “die-in” near the U.S. Custom House. The group, organized by the Maine Coalition for Palestine, was charged with obstructing a public way. All were later released on bail. (WMTW)

2. Governor Janet Mills is urging Canadian tourists to return to Maine, posting “Bienvenue Canadians” signs at border crossings and a key spot in Old Orchard Beach. Smaller “Welcome Canadians” signs are also going to local businesses. (WGME)

3. A rare May nor’easter moves into Maine this afternoon, bringing rain, wind, and mountain snow through Friday. Improving weather is expected through Memorial Day weekend. (WGME)

4. Once a small college, Unity Environmental University will graduate its largest-ever class this Friday—over 1,000 students—with famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson delivering the commencement address. Now mostly online, Unity has grown to 10,000 students, making it Maine’s second-largest university. (PH)

5. Former Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell visited Kennebunkport Consolidated School this month to promote literacy. He told students he once thought football was everything. He discovered reading was “the most self-empowering tool to possess.” The Super Bowl champ turned author inspired students with his story and his book The Magician’s Hat. (PH)

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