1. 34 people lost their homes and belongings in a five alarm fire on Hill Street in Biddeford yesterday morning according to the American Red Cross. One man was found dead in a first floor apartment of the burned down Biddeford residential building. Two floors collapsed while firefighters fought to contain the blaze. The wreckage of the building will be knocked down Monday night, according to Biddeford city officials. (NCM)
2. On Monday, President Trump hosted thousands of children on the White House’s South Lawn for the annual Easter Egg Roll. There, he trashed Democrats for their inability (thus far) to help preserve DACA, which is intended to protect undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation. “Democrats have really let them (immigrants) down–it’s a shame,” Trump said in response to a reporter’s question while signing children’s artwork at a picnic table. (NYT)
3. The Valentine’s Day cookies that allegedly got Maine day care workers high did not contain marijuana or any other intoxicant, officials said on Monday. “Those cookies were sent to the state crime lab for analysis and, after thorough testing, none of the cookies tested positive for controlled substances,” Bangor police Sgt Wade Betters told the Bangor Daily News. After consuming the cookies, which were brought by a parent, two workers reported feeling “woozy” while 10 other people exhibited “similar but less intense symptoms.” Police still aren’t sure why the cookies made employees feel odd, but don’t plan on charging anyone with a crime. (BDN)
4. The Villanova Wildcats defeated the Michigan Wolverines 79-62 on Monday night, claiming their second NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship title in three years. Villanova won all six games by double digits during this tournament run, becoming only the fourth team to do so. (USAT)
5. #HOTSHOW starring LIL JON (DJ & Performance Set) at the State Theatre, Saturday Sept.1 (LaborDay Weekend). Tickets on sale NOW! Charge by phone at 800-745-3000, in person at the Port City Music Hall box office or online HERE – http://bit.ly/hotshowliljon
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