1. President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. The agency is responsible for administering millions of Americans’ health insurance, approving drugs and medical supplies, regulating food, and responding to infectious-disease outbreaks. (PH)
2. Election officials expect to run a final tabulation of the ranked choice vote for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District today. Jared Golden declared victory. But Republican Austin Theriault hopes the final outcome of the ranked choice voting might push him over the top. (PH)
3. The former Schemengees Bar & Grille, one of the two locations targeted in the Oct. 25 shooting last year, will now host an overnight winter warming center for homeless beginning Friday night and running through April 30. It will accommodate up to 100 guests per night, making it one of the largest efforts in the state. (PH)
4. Teen gun violence has been a growing problem in Lewiston. Starting today, new curfew rules for minors go into effect in the hopes of cutting down on the amount of violence. The city council voted unanimously in October to change the curfew to start consistently at 10 p.m., seven days a week. (WGME)
5. November 15th is Stand Up To Bullying Day. Nearly 20% of kids in grades 6-12 have been bullied. To help defend someone from bullying, Understood.org recommends:’ Get them away from the bully.Report the bully. Partner with teachers, coaches or other adults to make sure the child has a buddy around to help stop the bullying. Be a shoulder to lean on.
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