1. Donald Trump is demanding an apology from Maine Governor Janet Mills over their dispute on transgender athletes. In a Truth Social post, Trump claimed “the state of Maine apologized,” but said he hasn’t heard from Mills and wants a “full-throated apology.” (WMTW)
2. Construction at Congress Square Park could resume this summer. Friends of Congress Square Park shared the update on Instagram, saying renovations are expected to restart—prompting a scale-back in programming. However, the city says it’s still too soon to confirm a timeline, as a new contractor has yet to be hired after parting ways with the original one. (PH)
3. Portland High School is now home to what may be the largest fossil display in Maine. Alum Sam Rosenthal, who’s spent over 25 years hunting fossils across the U.S., has donated his collection of more than 250 items—including dinosaur bones and prehistoric shark teeth. The newly named Rosenthal Museum of Natural History now lines the school’s fourth floor, giving students and visitors a unique look at ancient history. (PH)
4. Duke is Sweet 16 bound! Freshman star Cooper Flagg led the top-seeded Blue Devils to a dominant 89-66 win over No. 9 seed Baylor in Raleigh. Next up: Duke takes on Arizona Thursday night—tipoff is set for 9:39pm. (WMTW)
5. The UMaine men’s hockey team is heading to the NCAA Tournament as the No. 3 overall seed. The Black Bears earned the top spot in the Allentown Regional and will face Penn State Friday at 8:30 p.m. on ESPN2. Maine secured an automatic bid after winning the Hockey East title and is chasing its third national championship—and first since 1999. (WMTW)
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