1. In Bangor, police say a 14-year-old boy led them on a chase in a stolen car Wednesday. The pursuit ended after the vehicle hit a rock pillar, lost a bumper, and blew a tire. The teen was arrested and faces multiple charges. (WGME)
2. President Trump has signed an executive order keeping TikTok alive in the U.S. Control of 45% of its business will shift to American investors after China’s ByteDance agreed to sell. The $14 billion deal followed a bipartisan law demanding the divestment. Trump told reporters last week that the investors are “all very well-known people, very famous people actually, financially.” (CNBC)
3. More than two inches of rain hit Maine Thursday, leading to numerous crashes on slick roads. Police say speed and wet pavement were factors, and are reminding drivers to slow down and give extra space—especially with wet leaves adding to the danger. (WGME)
4. Home sales in Maine jumped nearly 10% in August compared to last year, marking the sixth straight month of growth despite national decline. Inventory hit its highest level since 2020, giving buyers more options. (PH)
5. The Red Sox couldn’t clinch a playoff spot Thursday, falling 6-1 to the Blue Jays after the Astros beat Oakland. Boston still needs just one win in their final three games—or a single Houston loss—to lock up their first playoff berth since 2021. (CBS)
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