1. A new effort is underway to raise Portland’s minimum wage from $15 to $20 an hour by 2028. The proposal will first go through the city’s housing and economic development committee, where public comment is set for next Tuesday. (WGME)
2. Police in Dixfield seized over 1,600 marijuana plants and 23 pounds of processed weed in a Friday morning raid. No one was home, but records link the property to a 38-year-old Boston woman. The investigation continues. (WGME)
3. A SpaceX capsule docked at the International Space Station early Sunday, bringing a new crew to relieve two NASA astronauts who’ve been stuck in space for nine months. Their mission was supposed to last just eight days. Crew-9 commander Nick Hague greeted them with a surprise alien mask, and photos of the emotional reunion are making the rounds on X. (NASA)
4. Duke is the top seed in the East of the NCAA Tournament and will play Friday at 2:50 p.m. The Blue Devils just won their first ACC title since 2023, and Newport’s Cooper Flagg is expected to return after missing time with an ankle injury. Duke is the betting favorite to win it all. (WMTW)
5. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Portland celebrated St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a parade on Commercial Street Sunday, featuring Irish dancers, bagpipers, and local groups celebrating Irish culture and tradition. (WMTW)
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