1. Canadian fans booed the U.S. national anthem at multiple sporting events in response to Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports. The jeering took place at NHL games in Ottawa and Vancouver and continued Sunday when the Toronto Raptors hosted the L.A. Clippers. (FTW)
2. Just days before the Super Bowl, Maine revoked Oddfellahs Bar and Sportsbook’s betting license, leaving customers unable to cash in winnings. GM David Moran estimates there could be up to $30,000 in unclaimed payouts. (WGME)
3. A Kennett High teacher was arrested for allegedly stealing money from school arts programs. Conway police say 43-year-old Holly Fougere redirected checks into a personal account. Just days earlier, she was appointed Interim Theater Teacher at Kennebunk High, but RSU 21’s superintendent has now rescinded the offer. (WMTW)
4. Sanford eighth grader Paityn Ricker created “SnackDash” to provide free snacks for students in need. Her project caught national attention, earning a grant from the Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning and Albertsons’ Nourishing Neighbors Program to expand the effort. (WMTW)
5. Maine Audubon is backing bills to name the Spring Peeper as the state amphibian and the Wood Turtle as the state reptile. The move aims to raise awareness of threats like climate change and habitat loss. The Spring Peeper is Maine’s smallest frog, while Wood Turtles are found statewide. (WGME)
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