1. Six people have been arrested in an alleged MaineCare fraud scheme involving a South Portland home health agency. Federal prosecutors say Community Home Health Care billed MaineCare more than $600,000 for services allegedly never provided to a single patient. The owner and five employees face federal charges. (WMTW)
2. Greely High School in Cumberland is requiring new Title IX training after a review found unequal treatment of girls’ sports teams. An independent audit found boys’ teams were often given better facilities and preferred access to fields and locker rooms. The district says all staff and coaches will undergo training, with regular reviews to ensure equal opportunities. (NCM)
3. Lily Robbins, who was injured in the deadly Robbins Lumber explosion in Searsmont back in May, is finally returning home Friday. She’s been recovering at Massachusetts General Hospital since the explosion that killed three people and injured 10. A welcome home celebration is planned, and residents can drop off signs and food at the Searsmont Fire Department Friday morning. (WABI)
4. Students at 115 Maine schools are getting a chance to vote ahead of next week’s election. The Secretary of State’s Office organized mock elections featuring races for governor, U.S. Senate and Congress. The goal is to encourage young people to become lifelong voters. Statewide results are expected today. (WMTW)
5. Maine’s “Mr. Halloween” is preparing to give away more than 14,000 king-sized candy bars in Lewiston this Saturday. Former Farmers’ Almanac editor Peter Geiger has hosted the giveaway for over 30 years at 70 Mount Hope Avenue. He’ll reveal a secret password Friday that has earned trick-or-treaters extra candy in past years, including three king-sized bars each last Halloween. (WMTW)
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