1. The Maine CDC is confirming a case of measles in Maine, the first confirmed case since 2017. The CDC says the case involves a school-aged child from Somerset County. The child is vaccinated, and has fully recovered, according to the CDC. The CDC notified areas of potential exposure. (WGME)
2. In Maine, and nationwide, demonstrators protested new abortion bans across the country Tuesday. A handful of women stepped forward to give testimonies at the rally in Portland. People in Congress Square say the laws are against women’s rights and could result in serious health risks. The Maine legislature is looking at two bills that would protect and even expand abortion care in the state. Planned Parenthood says while Maine is heading in the right direction, there’s a lot of work to still be done across the country. (WGME)
3. A summer job is a rite of passage for many young Americans, but which cities offer the best outlook and opportunities for summer employment? WalletHub ran the numbers on such factors as job availability, median income of part-time workers, rental prices, and downtime-friendliness. 1. Orlando, FL 6. Portland, ME (Portland, ME – Highest labor force participation rate of population aged 16-24) (Wallet Hub)
4. Urban Outfitters is launching a new clothing-rental service. For $88 a month, customers can borrow six items per month from Urban Outfitters, along with Free People and Anthropologie. “Purchases make sense for things you know you’re going to use often; rental makes sense for things you would like to try,” explains an Urban Outfitters exec. The retailer has posted disappointing earnings since the start of the year, with its stock price following suit. (Wall Street Journal)
5. 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
