1. The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services Secretary in a 52-48 vote. Senator Mitch McConnell was the only Republican to oppose, citing his support for vaccines. (JN)
2. Carbon monoxide from a gas-powered concrete saw led to the evacuation of a Kittery day care, sending nearly a dozen people to the hospital. Officials say the saw was being used in a nearby suite, not connected to the day care. (WMTW)
3. A winter storm is set to hit this weekend, bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Coastal areas can expect 4 to 8 inches, while the mountains could see up to 16 inches. Snow starts Saturday night before changing to sleet and freezing rain Sunday. (WMTW)
4. Happy Valentine’s Day! The legacy of the Valentine’s Day Bandit carried on this morning in Portland. The bandit’s identity remained a secret until his sudden death in April 2023. In an obituary, it was revealed the Valentine’s Day Bandit was Falmouth resident Kevin Fahrman, a 67-year-old musician, teacher, husband, father and friend. People can visit www.beakevin.com to download and print their paper hearts to hang up. (WMTW)
5. On Thursday, TikTok was made available again in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. A 75-day stay on TikTok’s U.S. ban was issued, giving ByteDance time to find a solution to sell the app. The new deadline is April 5th. (Variety)
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