1. President Biden joined a United Auto Workers picket line in Michigan yesterday. It marked the first time a sitting president has joined a picket line. Wearing a UAW hat, Biden received applause when he told the crowd that they “deserve a significant raise.” (PH)

2. The Portland City Council is taking up a new plan to increase shelter capacity by putting up bunk beds at the Homeless Services Center. If passed, the emergency order could bring 50 extra beds to the Homeless Services Center. (WGME)

3. Gorham police say several people in multiple towns have been struck by pellet or BB guns in drive-by shootings. They are warning the public to be on the lookout for a white Ford Econoline van. (WGME)

4. 17 states including Maine are suing Amazon, alleging the online retail site is monopolizing the marketplace and inflating prices. The lawsuit says Amazon buries listings offered at lower prices on other sites. At the same time, it also charges sellers high fees, forcing merchants to raise their prices on the platform, as well as on other e-commerce sites in order to keep their products competitive on Amazon. (PH)

5. Dave Portnoy took a break from the Barstool pizza reviews with a lobster review at Highroller Lobster Co. on Exchange street in Portland. He gave a warm roll with butter a 9.1 ranking and a cold roll with lime mayo an 8.2.