1. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, joined a bipartisan group of senators in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sunday to denounce attacks by Hamas. Collins said eliminating Hamas is not only in Israel’s interest, but also in the interests of the United States and the world. (PH)

2. Protesters in Portland’s Longfellow Square held a 24-hour sit-in to show support for Palestinians in Gaza. Organizers expressed concern that U.S. aid to Israel would be spent on weapons that could cause more civilian deaths. (WMTW)

3. Police are investigating after a screenshot with threatening language toward Lewiston High School was shared and reposted on social media. Lewiston School’s superintendent said there are no plans to cancel school. (WMWT)

4. Much nicer and drier weather returns to Maine this week. Widespread 70s look likely late in the week. Sunny skies return Thursday with 70 degree weather lasting through Saturday. (WGME)

5. Croc Day – The ugliest yet trendiest shoe, even celebs rock Crocs!

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