1. Trump signed an executive order Thursday to begin dismantling the U.S. Education Department, fulfilling a campaign promise. He criticized the department for the nation’s academic struggles and said states can handle education better. (WMTW)

2. Lisbon High School football will return to varsity play this fall after a hazing investigation forced the team to forfeit its final four games in 2024, putting its status at risk. A two-year varsity ban was considered under MPA rules, but the program will be allowed to compete. (WMTW)

3. Maine native Cooper Flagg will suit up for Duke in today’s NCAA Tournament opener at 2:50pm against 16-seed Mount St. Mary’s. The freshman phenom says he’s “pain-free” and back to full mobility after returning to full practice this week. (WMTW)

4. UMaine senior Nolan Renwick scored in double overtime to lift the Black Bears to a 4-3 win over Northeastern in the Hockey East semifinals Thursday night at the TD Garden. The game-winner came on UMaine’s 61st shot. The Black Bears now face UConn in Friday’s 7:30 p.m. championship game. (BDN)

5. The Boston Celtics are being sold for a record-breaking $6.1 billion—the largest sale ever for a North American sports franchise. Boston Basketball Partners announced the deal Thursday with an investor group led by Bill Chisholm of Symphony Technology Group. (WMTW)

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