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1. COVID-19 transmission rates in four Maine coastal counties, including Cumberland and Sagadahoc, have been downgraded from high risk to medium or low. Hospitalizations have decreased by 28 percent since May 17.
2. Protests are set for today’s NRA convention in Houston where Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and former President Trump will speak. Following the Uvalde shooting, “American Pie” singer Don McLean announced he will no longer perform at the event.
3. Governor Janet Mills opposes CMP’s plan to request an increase in electricity rates. CMP revealed a 3-year plan Thursday that would eventually result in a roughly $10 per month increase for the average residential customer.
4. More than 1.7 million New Englanders expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend. AAA thinks we’ll be back to pre-pandemic levels, despite the high gas prices.
5. HOT SUMMER 2022 starring RUSS & YG with special guests MILLYZ & SLEAZYWORLD GO – June 16th at The Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Tickets are on sale now!
