1. Maine corrections officers are searching for a 45-year-old inmate after officials say he walked away from a community jobsite in Thomaston Monday afternoon. Brian Day was serving time at Bolduc Correctional in Warren and had been allowed to work off-site during the day under community custody. (WMTW)
2. A new Maine health report shows most school buildings still haven’t been checked for dangerous radon gas, and of the small number tested, nearly one in four had elevated levels. State officials say just 12 percent of schools have been tested since 2019, with some readings high enough to require immediate fixes. (PH)
3. Dozens of Gorham residents packed a planning board hearing Monday night to weigh in on Amazon’s proposed Route 25 delivery station, with neighbors sharply divided over jobs versus traffic concerns. The 150-thousand-square-foot project would bring an estimated 3,000 trips a day, and public debate is expected to continue as the review moves forward. (WMTW)
4. A longtime pair of ospreys was found dead this week in Camden after nesting directly on power lines where CMP had removed their old platform. The utility says it moved the nest structure for equipment safety, but local officials now say more should have been done to keep the birds from returning to the dangerous pole. (CMP)
5. Teacher Appreciation Week runs from May 4th to May 8th, coinciding with National Nurses Week, providing a chance for restaurants and stores to offer discounts and free items to educators and healthcare workers. Many restaurants are offering special deals for teachers on specific days, primarily on May 5th for Teacher Appreciation Day and May 6th for National Nurses Day, requiring a valid work ID to redeem. Aroma Joe’s giving free iced drinks, Chick-fil-A providing free chicken sandwiches and breakfast items, and Chipotle allowing teachers to enter for a chance to win free entrée e-gift cards through May 12th. (CBS)
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