1. After being passed by a single vote Monday in the House, Maine’s “death with dignity” bill was given final approval Tuesday in the Senate. It now heads to Gov. Janet Mills’ desk where it remains unclear if there’s an intent to sign. (News Center Maine)
2. It’s LGBT pride month, but three guys in Boston want a permit for a ‘Straight Pride’ parade. Organizers of the Straight Pride Parade tentatively plan to host the event Aug. 31 and have filed a discrimination complaint against Boston for permission to fly their straight pride flag. News of the Straight Pride Parade took off on social media, with hundreds of people cracking jokes about the event and others calling it “sad.” One person tweeted “The Straight Pride Parade is every weekend when you see four dudes in polos walking back to their campus at 2 a.m. looking very bummed that they didn’t get laid.” (Washington Post)
3. In order to determine the safest states in America, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 52 key safety indicators ranging from assaults per capita to unemployment rate to total loss amounts from climate disasters per capita. Minnesota ranked the safest state. Mississippi ranked 50. Maine had an impressive showing at 3. (Wallet Hub)
4. National Donut Day is this Friday and to celebrate Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme will give away free donuts to Mainers! Mainers can get a free classic donut of their choice with the purchase of any beverage at Dunkin.’ Krispy Kreme says they hope to give away 1 million donuts on National Donut Day. Visit one of their participating shops and choose your favorite donut. No purchase necessary, limited one free donut per guest. (WGME)
5. SUMMER CONCERTS :: Hot 104.7 & SIS Bank Present Hot Beach Bash starring Lil Jon w/ Jay Sean at Bernie’s Beach Bar in Hampton Beach on Saturday, June 15th. Tickets on Sale Now HOT SUMMER 2019 Saturday August 31 Maine Savings Pavilion At Rock Row In Westbrook starring Wiz Khalifa, A Boogie, YK Osiris, Iyla Tickets Tickets on Sale Now or locally at the box office located at Aura – 121 Center Street Portland.
