1. Dozens gathered in Standish Saturday to remember 5-year-old Simon Gonzalez, a kindergarten student killed after being struck by a school bus. Family members described Simon as joyful with an infectious laugh. Loved ones say the vigil is also a call for change, so tragedies like this do not happen again. (WMTW)
2. A winter storm moves in Tuesday afternoon and lasts into Wednesday morning, bringing widespread snow across Maine. Inland areas could see 2 to 4 inches, while the Midcoast and Greater Portland area may pick up 3 to 6 inches, with more than 6 possible along the coast. The heaviest snow falls Tuesday night, making travel slick before clearing by Christmas Eve. (WGME)
3. RSU 10 says it will add a dividing wall to the athletic prep area at the new Mountain Valley Community School after concerns about boys and girls sharing the same prep space. While the district says students would use individual locking stalls, parents and lawmakers raised safety and privacy issues. The wall will split the area into two separate spaces before the school opens in January. (WMTW)
4. With a Sunday night win over the Ravens, the Patriots have clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2021. Now the focus shifts to the AFC East, where New England controls its own destiny against the Bills. Win the final two games, and the Patriots lock up the division and a home playoff game. (ML)
5. The Powerball jackpot continues to climb. After no ticket matched all six numbers on Saturday, tonight’s drawing is worth an estimated $1.6 billion. A winner who takes Monday’s lump-sum cash-out would get $735.3 million before taxes. (Forbes)
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