1. March brought record-setting sports wagering in Maine, but also a decline in state revenues. Bettors wagered nearly $14 million more than they did in February, but the state took in about $150,000 less. “Mainers finally figured out how to win,” said Steven Silver, chair of the state’s Gambling Control Board. (PH)

2. In a new report using federal data Maine ranks sixth in the country for the percentage of people’s spending to buy groceries. An average family of four in Maine spends $317 a week. The cost of groceries in Maine is forcing more people to look for help putting food on the table. (WGME)

3. U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced a recall on 16,000 pounds of beef products that were sold at Walmart stores nationwide over a possible E. coli contamination. All of the recalled products have “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label.You’re advised to throw any of the beef away. Also, clean and sanitize any areas the beef may have touched. (NW)

4. An iconic Maine seafood shack is now open for the season. Wednesday was opening day for Red’s Eats in Wiscasset. Boston.com, a website owned by the Boston Globe, named Red’s Eats as the best lobster roll in New England in 2023. (WGME)

5. Live Nation is bringing back its annual $25 Concert Week. From May 8th through 14th, a select number of concert tickets will be on sale for only $25. Over 900 artists are featured, including 21 Savage, Janet Jackson, Meghan Trainor, Maggie Rogers, and Peso Pluma. Go to livenation.com/concertweek for shows you might want to see. (Variety)

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