1. Graham Platner says he’ll officially withdraw from Maine’s U.S. Senate race on Monday, the final day allowed under state law to remove his name from the ballot. Neither Platner nor his campaign has explained the delay, but he must formally withdraw by Monday for Democrats to legally nominate a replacement candidate. (PH)
2. Portland’s Pizzaiolo is mourning the loss of owner Pat Scally, who founded the popular Cumberland Avenue pizzeria in 2016. Scally helped build the restaurant into a local favorite, earning national attention when Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports called it the “best in the Old Port” during a 2023 pizza review. (PH)
3. Police in Maine are warning parents never to leave children alone in parked cars after a recent spike in calls. Even on an 80-degree day, the inside of a vehicle can reach nearly 100 degrees in just 10 minutes and 114 degrees within 30 minutes, creating a life-threatening situation. (WMTW)
4. Two people suffered burns after a boat caught fire on Moosehead Lake Tuesday, forcing them to jump into the water to escape the flames. Both were rescued by nearby boaters, with one treated at the scene and the other taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (WMTW)
5. Nintendo is shutting down Mario Kart Tour on September 30, ending support for the seven-year-old mobile game with no offline version planned. Premium Gold Pass perks will be free for subscribers until the shutdown, and beginning August 5, all players will get free access to the game’s remaining content. (EG)
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