1. The Gunman’s motive is still a mystery in the attack that killed 59 and wounded hundreds more in Las Vegas. Authorities say Stephen Paddock, 64, with no real criminal history or known ties to terrorist groups, brought 23 guns into his hotel suite for what became the nation’s deadliest mass shooting. (PH)
2. Seventeen-year-old Stiles Zuschlag was born a female but identifies as a male. He was on track to become valedictorian of his class at Tri-City Christian Academy, but before starting the 2017 school year, he was told he was no longer welcome on campus. He says he was given an ultimatum by his school. The first was to repent his sins, admit he’s a female and no longer identify as a male. The second option was to be homeschooled by the Christian academy, or to leave the school and never come back. Stiles went with the third option. Stiles now attends Noble High School in North Berwick, where he feels accepted. (WGME)
3. Want to keep your heart healthy? Then pig out when you wake up. According to a new Tufts University study, middle-aged adults who regularly skip breakfast are more likely to suffer from clogged arteries and other forms of heart disease than those who enjoy a big morning meal. People who skip breakfast typically have more trouble controlling their appetites as the day wears on, and are also more likely to be obese or have diabetes. (UPI)
4. Krispy Kreme in Saco opened early today, but the first eager customers showed up well before dawn Monday. The first Maine location of the famous doughnut chain hit the “hot light” to indicate fresh doughnuts are ready at 6 a.m. today, after a ribbon-cutting ceremony with city officials. (PH)
5. Mean Girls Day. This celebration commemorates the day that things really started to heat up between Aaron Samuels and Cady Heron in the classic 2004 film Mean Girls.
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