1. The Lewiston community gathered Sunday night to mark three years since the mass shooting that killed 18 people and injured 13 others. Dozens attended a candlelight vigil at Simard-Payne Park, where the names of all 18 victims were read aloud. The ceremony ended with a walk to the Longley Bridge, where mourners released flower petals in their memory. (WMTW)
2. Also in Lewiston, an annual cornhole tournament was held Saturday at Just-In-Time Recreation, one of the locations targeted in the shooting. Survivors, families and community members gathered to honor the victims while raising money for the Maine Resiliency Center. This year’s theme was “Lewiston StrongER,” focusing on healing, remembrance and community. (WMTW)
3. A Massachusetts woman is facing charges after allegedly swinging an axe at a man’s head during an argument in Rumford. Police say 26-year-old Luciane Dezan was delivering the man’s motorcycle when he noticed damage and refused to pay the full fee. She allegedly grabbed an axe, caused another $2,000 in damage to the motorcycle, then swung at the man, narrowly missing his head. (NCM)
4. Drought conditions continue across all of Maine, with 43% of the state experiencing severe drought and nearly 5% in extreme drought. Portland has received less than half its normal rainfall this October, while parts of Maine are running more than 10 inches below average for the past year. The prolonged drought is impacting water wells, and several rounds of soaking rain are needed to bring relief. (WGME)
5. PepsiCo is rolling out new flavors for the holiday season. Pepsi has launched a limited-time Vanilla & Cream cola, including a zero-sugar version. Meanwhile, Lay’s is introducing five holiday-inspired chip flavors: Cheddar Scalloped-Style Potatoes, Roasted Holiday Turkey, Maple Bacon, Wavy Milk Chocolate and Wavy Dubai-Style Dark Chocolate. The flavors are rolling out now through December 1st. (NBC)
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