1. The U.S. DOJ has sued Maine after the state paused issuing new undercover license plates to federal agencies, including ICE. Maine officials argue the applications were tied to civil immigration enforcement and contained misleading information, while the DOJ says denying the plates puts federal agents at risk and violates the Constitution. (WMTW)
2. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the southern Maine coast tonight into Saturday morning, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour possible. Heavy rain moves in overnight, while higher elevations could see several inches of snow and wind chills in the single digits before conditions improve Saturday afternoon. (WMTW)
3. The group behind Portland’s proposed Live Nation-backed music venue is preparing to sue the city after councilors approved a 750-foot buffer between large music venues, effectively blocking the project. Attorneys for the developers claim the city violated their property rights, while supporters of the buffer say it protects Portland’s local music scene. (PH)
4. Nearly 10,000 Mainers are eligible for free credit monitoring after a data breach involving Carnival Cruise Line’s parent company exposed personal information. The breach affected nearly 6 million people overall, and impacted Mainers have until August 31 to enroll in two years of free monitoring. (WGME)
5. Disney is rolling out a new weather tool called Disney Weather Check, powered by AccuWeather. The service gives guests hyperlocal forecasts, real-time weather alerts, and minute-by-minute rain predictions through QR codes located throughout Disney parks and resorts, helping visitors plan around changing weather conditions. (PRN)
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