1. U.S. swimmers Ryan Lochte and Jimmy Feigen were indicted last night by Brazilian authorities for allegedly lying that they and two other teammates were robbed at gunpoint by robbers impersonating police during the Olympics. The latest development in the case comes after the other two swimmers involved, Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz, were removed from their plane by Brazilian authorities on Wednesday and questioned about the controversial robbery claim. According to the AP, they admitted that Lochte lied about key details after an embarrassing incident that occurred around 6 a.m. at a Rio gas station, where Lochte and his drunken cohorts broke a bathroom door before agreeing to pay for the damage after a security guard brandished his gun. Falsely reporting a crime is punishable by a fine or up to six months in prison. (Buzzfeed)
2. Usain Bolt has gold medal No. 8 and a third straight 200 victory to go with the same trifecta in the 100. His run for No. 9 comes today in the 400 relays. (PH)
3. USM and SMCC announce partnership to help transfer students. The new partnership streamlines the application process for Southern Maine Community College students looking to transfer to the University of Southern Maine. (WMTW)
4.The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people to take the necessary precautions to avoid tick bites as the warm weather continues and Mainers are enjoying outdoor activities. The Maine CDC recommends following the “No Ticks 4 ME” approach:
* Using caution in tick infested areas: stay on paths and avoid brushing against high grass or shrubs
* Wearing protective clothing: wear long sleeve and pants, or clothing treated with permethrin
* Using an EPA-approved repellant: apply repellent according to labels, paying particular attention to how often it needs to be reapplied
* Performing daily tick checks: pay special attention to warm protected areas like the nape of the neck, armpits, groin area, and behind the knees. (WGME)
5. Photography Day. This day is best celebrated by picking up an old camera and snapping some pictures to preserve a moment in time.
Made Hot in Maine by Neil’s Motors on Rt. 111 in Biddeford.
