1. 16-year-old Ralph Yarl has been discharged from the hospital after being shot by an 85-year-old homeowner in Kansas City. Yarl had gone to the wrong address to pick up his twin brothers when the incident occurred, which the prosecuting attorney confirmed had a racial component. (People)
2. Community members are rallying support around the family of a Brewer High School student, Bryce Basso, who fell to his death at Acadia National Park on Friday. People have raised more than $19,000 through GoFundMe to cover funeral costs and provide some relief to the family. Moe’s BBQ in Bangor held a fundraiser Monday donating a percentage of proceeds to support Basso’s family. (NCM)
3. The Maine Housing Authority has introduced the First Gen mortgage program, which offers $10,000 to eligible first-generation homebuyers in Maine for a down payment on a home. The program also includes educational classes for first-time homebuyers, and is available to borrowers who have been in foster care during childhood. (WMTW)
4. 13 year old Chace Fromwiller of Sanford, who is battling a rare form of cancer, got to throw out the first pitch at yesterday’s Red Sox game. He had plenty of family and friends at the game to cheer him on. (WGME)
5. Red’s Eats on Route 1 in Wiscasset opened Monday for its 85th year. Lobster rolls were priced at $36; the cost varies based on market prices for the crustacean. (PH)
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