1. President Biden will travel to Israel and on to Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership. Biden is looking to send the strongest message yet that the U.S. is behind Israel. (PH)
2. For the second consecutive meeting, the Portland City Council voted down an emergency order that would have temporarily expanded the “Homeless Services Center” on Riverside Street by 50 beds for three weeks until a new shelter opens. The vote comes as the encampment on the Marginal Way park-and-ride is slated to be swept on Nov. 1 by the state Department of Transportation. (WMTW)
3. Easy recycling is returning Nov. 1 for Auburn residents. Monday night, the city council voted unanimously to approve a new contract with recycling processing company Casella that would bring curbside pick-up service back to the city. (WMTW)
4. It’s Teen Driver Safety Week, AAA says 60% of teen crashes are caused by distracted driving. The top two distractions are having passengers in the car and being on the phone. According to MaineDOT data, there were 14 teen driver deaths last year in Maine among the 3,500 crashes with a teen at the wheel. (WGME)
5. The 2028 LA Olympics will see some new competitions in the spotlight. Several disciplines, like baseball/softball, lacrosse, and cricket, have previously been on the Olympic stage. Flag Football and squash will debut at the 2028 Summer Games. The IOC President said, “The choice of these five new sports is in line with the American sports culture and will showcase iconic American sports to the world.” (Olympics)
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