1. Chellie Pingree says she’s heading to Texas this week to personally push for the release of 19-year-old Portland nursing student Olivia Andre, who has remained in ICE custody since November while the rest of her family was freed in March. Pingree made the announcement at the Maine Democratic Convention, saying Andre’s health is deteriorating as pressure grows nationwide to bring the Maine asylum seeker home. (WMTW)
2. Lewiston police say seven juveniles are now under arrest after a brutal group assault video started circulating on social media. Investigators say several teen boys were seen violently attacking one victim in an incident that had never even been reported. All seven are charged with aggravated assault and were sent to Long Creek Youth Development Center. (NCM)
3. Gorham’s Amazon warehouse fight hits a major milestone tonight as the Planning Board holds its first public hearing on the proposed 150-thousand-square-foot distribution center near Route 25 and Dolloff Road. Neighbors have concerns over traffic, noise, lights, and property values, while Amazon insists the project would bring jobs and a big economic boost to the town. (WMTW)
4. Travel chaos across the country after Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down all flights early Saturday following failed bailout talks with the Trump administration. The collapse strands thousands of passengers, wipes out 17-thousand jobs, and marks the first major U.S. airline to go under in 25 years as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue scramble to help.
5. Boston sports fans took a brutal one-two punch this weekend — the Bruins were eliminated Friday night, then less than 24 hours later the Celtics blew Game 7 at home and got sent packing too. Two playoff exits, back-to-back at TD Garden, and just like that championship hopes in Boston completely collapsed. (ML)
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