1. The FBI now says the New Year’s Day terror attack suspect in New Orleans acted alone and there’s no definitive link to the Las Vegas blast. It was the deadliest attack in the U.S. since the 2023 mass shooting in Lewiston that left 18 people dead. (WMTW)

2. Officials are urging Mainers to get REAL IDs as enforcement is a little more than four months away. Without one, you could find yourself being turned away at the airport or a federal building that requires federally approved identification. (WGME)

3. President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Citizens Medal upon Mary Bonauto and 19 others Thursday night at the White House. Bonauto is a Maine attorney who helped legalize same-sex marriage in the state and nationwide. The Presidential Citizens Medal is the second-highest civilian award in the United States. (WMTW)

4. Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook says they are discontinuing cross country skiing. The farm says they are making the decision because of an increasing lack of snow in the area during the winter months. (WGME)

5. Patriots face the Bills in the final game of their season Sunday at 1pm. Buffalo has already secured the No. 2 seed in the playoffs. New England would have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with a loss to the Bills on Sunday. (BB)

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