1. A Portland man is facing several charges after a police chase ended in a fiery crash Sunday night. Police say 28-year-old Jace Murphy crashed into a parking lot, where his car caught fire, before running from the scene and later being arrested. No one was injured. (WMTW)

2. A moving truck caught fire and exploded in Sanford Monday afternoon, with the flames spreading to a nearby home. No civilians were hurt, but one firefighter was treated for a hand injury. Investigators are still determining the cause. (WMTW)

3. A former Cumberland County sheriff’s deputy is accused of lying about polygraph exams for nine law enforcement officers between 2019 and 2025. Investigators say Regan Goan allegedly reported some applicants had passed exams that were never actually conducted. He faces multiple charges and is due in court next month. (WMTW)

4. A proposed Amazon warehouse in Gorham has won approval from the town’s Planning Board despite months of opposition. The project still needs state approval, while opponents are pushing for a moratorium to stop or delay it. (WGME)

5. L.L.Bean has reopened its flagship store in Freeport following a $50 million renovation. The four-year project includes a new trout pond, grand staircase and redesigned departments, with the store now back to its regular 24/7 schedule. (PH)

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