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1. New attacks in the area where Moscow had promised to de-escalate further undermined hopes of a resolution to end the war on the eve of a new round of talks. A day earlier, Ukrainian officials reported that Russian shelling on the outskirts of Kyiv and around another city where it had vowed to ease up.
2. Sen. Susan Collins will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court, her office announced Wednesday morning, making her the first Republican to commit to doing so and all but assuring Jackson’s confirmation.
3. The Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled the fire at the Belfast potato processing plant was accidental. The damage facility was too extensive and it was unable to determine a cause.
4. Maine is currently suffering through the worst infestation of browntail moths in 100 years. The browntail caterpillars not only cause itchy rashes in humans, but also defoliate many deciduous trees.
5. Denny’s is introducing the “Endless Breakfast” starting at $6.99. Customers will get “endless” portions of buttermilk pancakes, cheesy eggs, and hash browns. The “Endless Breakfast” runs through June 21st.
