1. Senator Susan Collins has officially announced she’s running for a historic sixth term in the U.S. Senate, saying, “Our state benefits from experienced, independent leadership that works across the aisle to create opportunity. That’s why today I announced that I’m running for re-election in 2026.” (WMTW)

2. Nearly three months after a Jeep crashed through the front of the nail salon where she works in Lewiston, a Greene woman is back on the job. Jessica White suffered broken ribs and spinal injuries and spent five days in the hospital. The salon has reopened with new safety barriers, and the crash remains under investigation. (WMTW)

3. A dog was rescued from a house fire on Aroostook Drive in Windham Tuesday morning. Fire crews say the blaze started on the porch before spreading, and the dog was taken to a veterinary hospital. (WGME)

4. A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence, one of only 26 surviving Dunlap Broadsides printed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, and sent to the colonies to announce American independence, will tour all 16 Maine counties this summer. The Maine Historical Society’s 250th-anniversary celebration includes exhibits, school programs, and lectures reflecting on America’s founding and Maine’s Revolutionary history. (NCM)

5. Chipotle is turning its focus on higher-income customers, with CEO Scott Boatwright saying 60% of their core diners earn over $100K. Menu prices are expected to rise 1–2% as the chain leans into health-conscious, protein-focused options. (NYP)

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