1. Maine’s three leading candidates for governor faced off in a televised debate Wednesday night. Independent Rick Bennett, Republican Bobby Charles and Democrat Hannah Pingree took part in the hourlong debate on WMTW. The candidates are competing to replace Governor Janet Mills, with Election Day now less than three weeks away. (WMTW)
2. A man suspected in two felony thefts at Dick’s Sporting Goods in South Portland was arrested after police spotted him walking in and out of traffic near the Maine Mall. Police say 30-year-old Joshua Maloney appeared intoxicated and was already out on bail for unrelated drug charges. Officers say he was found with suspected drugs and now faces theft, drug possession and bail violation charges. (WMTW)
3. Sanford officials are trying to stop people from entering an abandoned mill that’s become a major fire hazard. Police found 12 homeless people inside the International Woolen Mill two weeks ago, and several have returned despite barricades and trespassing warnings. Officials say the building has roughly 30 possible entrances, making it nearly impossible to secure. The city is now considering surveillance cameras and reopening a nearby homeless shelter. (WGME)
4. Maine officials are warning about contaminated medical marijuana sold in southern Maine. Testing at B Maine’s cultivation facility in Lebanon found unsafe levels of bacteria, yeast and mold in a strain called Florida Oranges, with similar contamination found in other batches. The state says inhaling the products could cause flu-like symptoms, dizziness and fatigue, and urges anyone who’s used them to contact a medical provider. (WGME)
5. Maine’s new women’s professional-development soccer team is getting its official identity today. The Portland Hearts of Pine will unveil the name and branding for their new women’s team, which begins play in the USL W League in May 2027. Governor Janet Mills has declared today Maine Day of Soccer to celebrate the launch. (WMTW)
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