1. Baxter, Maine’s first official comfort dog, was found dead in a parked hot state vehicle after the AC unexpectedly shut down outside the Bangor Regional Communications Center. The 3-year-old lab regularly supported emergency dispatchers. Officials are investigating. (WMTW)
2. Border Patrol says they arrested a known MS-13 gang member last Friday near Rangeley, Maine. The El Salvador migrant is wanted by Interpol for aggravated murder. (WGME)
3. Insomnia Cookies opened its first Maine location in Portland’s Old Port last Friday. The grand opening is set for Saturday at noon, with free classic cookies for new Insomnia Rewards sign-ups—no purchase needed. The bakery serves warm cookies late into the night, open until 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. (WMTW)
4. United and JetBlue are teaming up to launch Blue Sky, a program letting passengers earn and use miles on both airlines. The partnership is set to launch this fall, pending regulatory approval. (People)
5. The NHL Stanley Cup Final will be a rematch of last year’s intense seven-game series. The Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 to win the Western Conference and will face defending champion Florida Panthers, who took the East. Edmonton has home ice advantage, with Game 1 set for June 4. (People)
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