1. Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama called on the nation to embrace Kamala Harris during night 2 of the DNC. Night 2 also featured a surprise performance from Lil Jon. Jon has been a longtime Harris supporter despite his appearance on Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice in 2013. (PH)
2. COVID-19 cases are spiking in Maine and much of the nation as wastewater tests show a new mutation of the virus circulating at “very high” levels. An updated COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be available to everyone ages 6 months and older as soon as next month. (PH)
3. The Portland School board approved applications for a high school consolidation project. Details of the consolidation plan have not been finalized. The district hopes to bring students from Casco Bay, Deering and Portland high schools together on a new, unified campus. (PH)
4. Video of Thompson’s Point concert goers helping a stranger search for her missing earring after a show on Saturday is going viral as a spontaneous show of human kindness. The 46-second video of the feel-good moment, which has more than 6.6 million views on Instagram and was featured Tuesday morning on the “Today” show shows more than a dozen people joining in on the search, forming a line along the road and using their cellphones as flashlights to scour the pavement. (PH)
5. Hot Radio Maine is teaming up with Crow’s Nest Barbershop in Auburn for our 4th annual CUTS FOR CLASS on Monday August 26th from 10am to 4pm. We’re giving away FREE back to school HAIRCUTS (students 18 and under) First Come, first serve. While time permits at 600 Turner Street in Auburn. (HRM)
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