1. Vice President Kamala Harris outraised Trump nearly 8-to-1 in Maine last month. Harris’ campaign raised more than $1 million last month in Maine compared to Trump’s $130,000. The Harris campaign’s fundraising in Maine mirrors national trends. Harris has raised $903.5 million nationally while Trump has raised $367.1 million. (PH)
2. USM hosted a memorial event at its Lewiston-Auburn campus dedicated to the victims of last year’s mass shooting in Lewiston. Tuesday’s event consisted of multiple speakers, a reading of the victims’ names and a moment of silence followed by a time for reflection and conversation. Friday marks one year since the Lewiston mass shootings. (WMTW)
3. Lisbon High School forfeited the final four games of the season due to a hazing scandal. Under current Maine Principals’ Association rules, that means the team is banned from playing for two years. However, the length of that ban can be appealed. The hazing investigation is in the hands of prosecutors. Lisbon police say they’ve turned their investigation over to the district attorney’s office. (WGME)
4. Denny’s is closing 150 restaurants over the next year. The locations have not been released. They’re also officially lifting the requirement that franchisees must be open 24/7. (WMTW)
5. Two Wicked-inspired drinks and plenty of themed merch are coming to Starbucks. Glinda’s Pink Potion: Mango Dragonfruit Refresher shaken with coconut milk and freeze-dried dragonfruit w/ strawberry non-dairy cold foam and sprinkles on top. Elphaba’s Cold Brew: Peppermint-flavored cold brew layered with non-dairy matcha-flavored cold foam and green sprinkles. (People)
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