1. Police arrested a man accused of chasing children through a Shaw’s parking lot in Portland while holding a knife. The Auburn St. Shaw’s staff sheltered the children in the store and locked the doors. (WGME)
2. A major computer system in the U.S. has been brought down by a cyberattack. Thousands of car dealerships, including some in Maine, can’t use their CDX software system to sell and fix cars. Ever since, they have been fixing and selling cars the old-fashioned way. (WGME)
3. The first presidential debate goes down tonight on CNN. Fighting in the blue trunks you have 81 year old Joe Biden, the Democratic incumbent. And in the other corner sporting red trunks 78 year old former reality TV show host Donald Trump. (WMTW)
4. People are being warned of an aggressive bird in Bangor. Bangor Savings Bank put signs outside its building on Hamlin Way to warn employees and visitors of the bird. The bird is believed to be a northern mockingbird that’s protecting a nearby nest (BDN)
5. The first round of the 2024 NBA Draft was held on Wednesday night. With the first pick, the Atlanta Hawks selected Zaccharie Risacher from France. The 19-year-old is 6’9″ and described as a catch-and-shoot wing player. (ESPN)
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