1. President-elect Donald Trump has selected Linda McMahon, former CEO and co-founder of WWE, as Education Secretary. Notably, McMahon will be the first Education Secretary to have been a playable character in the video game WWF No Mercy. (CNN)
2. Tom’s of Maine is under fire from the FDA for using water contaminated with bacteria to manufacture toothpaste and clean equipment. An inspection also turned up a “black mold-like substance” at its Sanford manufacturing plant. (PH)
3. The Downs in Scarborough announced Wednesday that Market Basket will be the first anchor retailer in the heart of its town center now under construction. The supermarket, which has stores in Biddeford, Westbrook and Topsham, will employ 300 people. (PH)
4. Yesterday McDonald’s announced that the McRib will be returning to participating restaurants starting Dec. 3, for a limited time. To celebrate the return of the iconic sandwich, starting on Monday, Nov. 25, McDonald’s will be selling A Whole Lotta McRib Sauce. It’s the first time ever that this McRib sauce is available. The festively decorated half-gallon jugs will be available to purchase for $19.99 at www.wholelottamcribsauce.com. (People)
5. The Cambridge Dictionary Has Chosen ‘Manifest’ as The 2024 Word of the Year. Manifest was looked up almost 130,000 times on the Cambridge Dictionary website, making it one of the most-viewed words of 2024. In addition to “manifest,” other popular terms that saw an increase in lookups this year included “brat,” “demure,” and “Goldilocks.”< Made Hot in Maine by the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein. Accidents happen… to be their specialty. 207-CALL-JOE or online at: joebornstein.com.
