1. Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys, was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years in prison for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot. This is the longest sentence stemming from the January 6 indictments. (JN)
2. A 21-year-old woman was heading south on the Maine Turnpike in Gray Tuesday, when a car going in the same direction ran over metal debris, kicking it in the air. Police say the sharp metal debris impaled itself into the car and came within inches of the driver. (WMTW)
3. Students spent their first day of classes inside the new South Portland Middle School this week which features 500 solar panels to make it more energy efficient. There are also safety features, such as the ability to lock entire wings.The school will host all fifth graders from the city’s five elementary schools. (WMTW)
4. Westbrook and South Portland are the newest districts following Lewiston in fully banning cellphone use for students grades 5-8. Parents and guardians in Westbrook and South Portland can call the main office and front office staff will deliver a message. (NCM)
5. More record heat is likely for this afternoon. Hot temps near the 90s continue through the end of the week, before the chance of rain this weekend cools things down. (WGME)
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