1. Governor Janet Mills has declared September “Preparedness Month” in Maine, urging residents to prepare for extreme weather by making an emergency plan, stocking supplies, and signing up for alerts from the Maine Emergency Management Agency. Maine had nine presidential disaster declarations following extreme storms and other events between March 2022 and May 2024. (WMTW)

2. For the first time, Maine is getting a Safe Haven Baby Box. The secure, temperature-controlled box will be installed at the Rumford Fire Station, giving parents a safe and anonymous way to surrender an infant under 31 days old. Once a baby is placed inside, alarms alert first responders, who then take the child to the hospital and into DHHS care. (WGME)

3. The Portland Planning Board may reconsider plans Tuesday for a 3,300-seat downtown concert venue backed by Live Nation. The project has sparked major controversy — supporters say Portland needs a mid-sized hall, while opponents fear traffic, parking headaches, and damage to the local music scene. (PH)

4. McDonald’s is rolling out a new “Special Edition Gold” BBQ sauce to celebrate the Snack Wrap’s return — and it’s topping new McCrispy sandwiches too. The tangy, smoky sauce is only here for a limited time. (FB)

5. 90s kids, get ready — Backyard Football ’99 is back! Playground Productions has re-released the classic game today on Steam, Apple, and Google, featuring legends like Barry Sanders, Dan Marino, and Jerry Rice. (YT)

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