1. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King skipped media questions after celebrating New Balance’s $65 million expansion in Skowhegan. The project adds 120,000 square feet, new manufacturing tech. Collins still faces criticism for avoiding town halls, while King’s office said no press was scheduled. (PH)

2. President Trump says new FDA guidelines will warn against Tylenol use in pregnancy, claiming it raises autism risk. Speaking with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump urged women to ‘tough it out’ unless absolutely necessary. Tylenol’s parent company pushed back, saying over a decade of research shows no credible link to autism. (People)

3. The National Weather Service says Maine just had its sixth-driest summer on record, with rainfall nearly 3 inches below average. Neighboring New Hampshire saw its driest summer ever, with more than 90% of the state now in drought conditions. (WMTW)

4. Bates College is dropping its $65 application fee in an effort to make higher education more accessible. The Lewiston liberal arts school joins Colby, Bowdoin, and others in Maine and nationwide eliminating fees, a move expected to boost applications. (PH)

5. Talk of the rapture is blowing up online! A South African pastor claims Jesus is coming this week around Rosh Hashanah, and TikTok’s #RaptureTok is full of tips on how to get ready. But the Bible warns—no one really knows the day or hour, so take it with a grain of salt! (Complex)

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