1. Ten deaths have been confirmed in the U.S. as Hurricane Irma weakened into a tropical storm and finally left Florida on Monday after running up the entire 400-mile length of the state. Additionally, at least 35 people were killed in the Caribbean. An estimated 13 million people–two-thirds of Florida’s population–are still without power. And officials have warned it could take weeks for electricity to be restored to everyone. (ABC)
2. The draft of a bill designed to lay the groundwork for the regulation of marijuana in Maine would tax retail sales of the drug at 20 percent and allow medical marijuana dispensaries to be run as for-profit entities rather than as nonprofits. It would prohibit marijuana social clubs until June 1, 2019, but allow drive-thru and internet purchases.The first public hearing for the bill is set for Sept. 26, with work sessions to follow on Sept. 27 and 28.(BDN)
3. A memorial commemorating Sept. 11 was unveiled yesterday in Portland. The sculpture outside the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office contains a small piece of steel from the World Trade Center. (PH)
4. “It,” based on the Stephen King horror story, topped the box office in a record-breaking debut for a September release. Viral marketing featuring a creepy clown and a red balloon helped drive excitement around “It,” which collected an estimated $117.2 million in sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters. (BDN)
5. Apple’s iPhone event goes live today at 1pm. Apple may announce an iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and an “iPhone X.”Some rumors go as far as suggesting a major iPhone design change that removes the home button entirely. In addition to new iPhones, there could be a 4K Apple TV, a final version of iOS 11and more details on the forthcoming HomePod. (CNET)
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