1. President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to begin declassifying files on UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena, citing huge public interest. The military says hundreds of sightings are still under investigation — but so far, no proof of extraterrestrial activity has been found. Trump accused Obama of leaking “classified information” after he suggested aliens were real. Obama walked back that statement saying that while the vastness of the universe makes alien life statistically probable, there is no evidence of extraterrestrial contact. (FN)
2. Police are investigating after a suspicious envelope with white powder was delivered to Maine Republican Party headquarters in Augusta. The building was evacuated and hazmat teams responded — no injuries reported. (WMTW)
3. Get the shovel ready — southern Maine could see 3 to 8 inches of snow Friday night into Saturday. Another lighter round is possible Sunday night. (PH)
4. Because of the incoming snowstorm, Friday’s Maine regional basketball championships are moving earlier — with games starting as early as 2 PM at the Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center, and Bangor’s Cross Insurance Center. Officials hope to finish before conditions worsen. (WMTW)
5. The Drought is Over! Team USA’s Alysa Liu (Ah-Lee-Sah Lee-Ew) wins Olympic gold in women’s figure skating — ending a 24-year drought for American women. The 20-year-old surged from third with a near-perfect free skate to take the top spot. (CBS)
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