1. Barack and Michelle Obama’s personal chef, Tafari Campbell, died while paddleboarding in a pond near the family’s home on Martha’s Vineyard. The Obamas said in a statement that Campbell was a “beloved part of our family.” (JN)

2. Carlee Russell admitted she did not see a toddler wandering on the side of the highway and lied about being kidnapped in a hoax that set off a nationwide effort to find her. A statement from her attorney said “My client apologizes for her actions to this community, to the volunteers who were searching for her, to the Hoover Police Department and other agencies as well.” (NBC)

3. The Lewiston School Committee on Monday discussed ways to prevent students from vaping in school bathrooms. Vaping has led to bathroom wait times of up to 20 minutes. The Superintendent put forward proposals including vape detectors, a lights system to indicate how long someone has been in the bathroom, and scanning a student ID to go into the bathroom. (WMTW)

4. Trader Joe’s is urging customers to throw away two of its popular cookie products after learning the treats may contain rocks. (Trader Joe’s Almond Windmill Cookies with sell-by dates of Oct. 19 through Oct. 21. Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies with sell-by dates of Oct. 17 through Oct. 21.) (Today)

5. The Brunswick Barnes & Noble will be opening its doors in Merrymeeting Plaza tomorrow. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 10am. Maine author Lisa Steele will attend and sign copies of her book “The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook.” (PH)

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