1. A 4-year-old girl is in critical condition after a near-drowning at the Hampton Inn in Kennebunk Saturday night. First responders found the child in cardiac arrest after being called to the hotel around 9:30 p.m. She was flown to a Portland hospital, and officials are still investigating what led to the incident. (WGME)
2. Thousands filled downtown Portland on Saturday for the city’s annual Pride Parade, with colorful floats, music and rainbow flags celebrating Maine’s LGBTQ+ community. The parade ended at Deering Oaks Park, where festivalgoers enjoyed live entertainment, vendors and community events focused on inclusion and equality. (WMTW)
3. Sunday’s storms lit up the sky — and sparked several house fires across southern Maine. Fire crews in Gray responded to three structure fires believed to have been caused by lightning, while Kennebunk firefighters battled a basement electrical fire linked to a strike. Officials are reminding homeowners that lightning can travel through wiring and cause hidden damage even after the storm passes. (NCM)
4. Thousands of Maine hunters now know if they’ll get the chance to hunt moose this season. The annual moose permit lottery was held Saturday at Acton Outdoors, where families also enjoyed rides, car shows and a moose-calling competition. State officials have released the full list of 2026 permit winners. (WGME)
5. Those aren’t llamas on York Beach — they’re alpacas. Three alpacas from Crocketts Brook Farm in Kittery have become local celebrities after cooling off with evening walks at Long Sands Beach. Their owners say the outings help beat the heat and spread a little joy, with curious beachgoers stopping to snap photos and say hello. (PH)
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