1. Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after winning the Liberal Party leadership with nearly 86% of the vote. He replaces Justin Trudeau and says Canada will keep retaliatory tariffs in place until the U.S. “shows respect.” (WMTW)
2. A man arrested for sex trafficking at a now-closed Rockland massage parlor faces deportation to China. Tian Tao, 54, was taken into ICE custody in February after a joint investigation linked the business to organized crime and human trafficking. Eleven people were also arrested for prostitution during the investigation. Tao remains in custody pending removal. (WMTW)
3. UMaine men’s basketball won its first America East tournament game in 21 years Saturday night, snapping an 18-game postseason losing streak with a 72-64 win over UMass Lowell. The Black Bears head to Vermont for Tuesday’s semifinal. (BDN)
4. Hundreds of women gathered at Willard Beach Sunday for the annual “Women’s Wave” polar plunge, delayed a day due to high winds. Standing shoulder to shoulder, they braved the cold Atlantic to celebrate International Women’s Day with unity, glitter, and a high-energy dip. (WMTW)
5. MAR10 Day – Nintendo’s beloved character! Fun Fact: Mario was first introduced in Nintendo’s game Donkey Kong.
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