1. Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred at a graduation party in Manchester, NH. Four people were wounded by gunshots, but their injuries are not life-threatening. The police have stated that the incident seems to be targeted and not a random act. (WGME)
2. On Mother’s Day weekend, Maine Moms Demand Action organized a rally in Monument Square, where they called on Congress to reinstate the bipartisan ban on assault weapons. They emphasized the urgent need for common sense gun safety laws in light of the escalating number of mass shootings in 2023. (WGME)
3. Last Thursday’s truck explosion near the Blaine House in Maine was caused by a lithium-ion battery failure. The battery was attached to a cordless drill in the back of the pickup. Fire officials said while such incidents are infrequent, spontaneous combustion of these batteries can occur. (WGME)
4. Youth sports leagues and travel teams in Maine are facing a shortage of game officials, prompting clinics for new officials across the state. Verbal abuse from fans discourages people from becoming or remaining officials. A New Jersey Little League implemented a rule requiring abusive fans to umpire three games before returning as spectators. (PH)
5. Jayson Tatum scored 51 points – the most in a Game 7 in NBA history — and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 on Sunday to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight year. The Celtics, who lost to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals last year, will face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals, which begin on Wednesday in Boston. (BDN)
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