1. ICE sightings in Maine are down sharply. Advocates report 119 sightings last week, compared to more than 500 during the initial surge. Senator Susan Collins says enhanced ICE operations have now ended. (WGME)
2. The Press Herald broke down nearly 800 mentions of Maine in the latest Epstein files. Former Senator George Mitchell appears hundreds of times and continues to deny wrongdoing. The disclosures have triggered fallout, including his name being removed from international scholarship and peace programs. (PH)
3. A citizen effort to end recreational marijuana sales in Maine is not moving forward. State officials say petitioners missed the February second deadline and submitted no signatures. The proposal would have appeared on the November ballot and also called for stricter testing rules on medical marijuana.
4. The Celtics are reportedly landing two-time All-Star center Nikola Vucevic (ni-kuh-luh voo-chuh-vich) from the Bulls ahead of the NBA trade deadline. ESPN reports Boston is sending guard Anfernee Simons to Chicago and swapping second-round picks. (WMTW)
5. Minute Maid is officially ending its frozen juice concentrates in the U.S. and Canada. Coca-Cola says consumers now prefer ready-to-drink options, with the phase-out running through early 2026. The iconic product dates back to World War II and helped shape the Florida citrus industry. (People)
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