1. A Portland landlord has agreed to a $3.6 million settlement over violations of the city’s rent control ordinance. Geoffrey Rice, who owns about 300 apartments across Portland, must roll back rents to December 2022 levels. The tenants union says roughly 1,000 people could receive refund checks, and Rice must also pay a $250,000 fine to the city. (WGME)

2. Senator Susan Collins’ campaign is calling for a new attack ad against Democratic challenger Troy Jackson to be taken down. The radio ad, funded by a Republican super PAC, features a country song with the lyrics, “If he’ll screw his own family, he’ll screw yours, too.” It’s a reference to Jackson’s relationship with his partner, who’s reportedly his second cousin. Collins’ campaign condemned the personal attack, while Jackson’s campaign demanded an apology. (PH)

3. A Maine school district is banning e-bikes from school property over safety concerns. MSAD 52, which serves Turner, Leeds and Greene, approved the ban after its school resource officer raised concerns about speed and inexperienced riders. The district already prohibits snowmobiles, ATVs and motorcycles from school grounds. (WGME)

4. Greater Portland Metro is offering free bus rides on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd. All routes will be free for the entire day, with no fare required. The goal is to make it easier for voters to get to and from polling locations. Routes and schedules are available at gpmetro.org. (NCM)

5. A new animal hospital opening in Falmouth is expected to be the largest of its kind in New England. Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care’s 42,000-square-foot facility off Route 1 will offer 24-hour emergency care and specialties including cardiology, dermatology and oncology. The hospital has 33 exam rooms, six operating rooms and will begin seeing patients November 2nd. (PH)

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