1. The Supreme Court has rejected Kim Davis’ appeal, declining to revisit its 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage. Davis, a former Kentucky clerk who refused marriage licenses to gay couples, was ordered to pay $100,000 in damages. She argued her actions were protected by religious freedom, but the justices dismissed the case without comment. (NBC)

2. Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston will end its trauma center status on December 1. The change means patients with severe injuries may need to be transported farther, with Maine Medical Center in Portland and Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor remaining the state’s only certified trauma centers. (PH)

3. Veterans Day – THANK YOU to those who have served our country! Parades and ceremonies are happening statewide, including in Portland, Augusta, Biddeford, and South Portland, with several businesses offering free meals and drinks for veterans. Most banks and government offices are closed for the holiday. (WMTW)

4. Wendy’s plans to close hundreds of U.S. restaurants in the next few months to boost profit. The company could potentially shut down 300 stores. Ken Cook, Wendy’s interim CEO, said that closing underperforming locations will help improve traffic and profitability at remaining U.S. restaurants. (AP)

5. Starbucks is apologizing after chaos erupted over its viral “Bearista” cup. The limited-edition tumbler sparked huge lines, sellouts, and even reports of store altercations. Some customers accused baristas of hoarding them, while others flipped the cups on eBay for up to $500. Starbucks says demand “exceeded expectations” and apologized for the disappointment. (Yahoo)

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