1. Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Maine State House in Augusta on Saturday for the “March Against Mills,” calling on the Governor and politicians to protect women’s sports amid controversy over transgender athletes’ participation. (WMTW)
2. Over the weekend, the “March: End the Madness” rally in Monument Square was one of several anti-Trump protests held across Maine. Demonstrators voiced concerns on various issues, with many focusing on Trump’s handling of Ukraine. Protesters carried Ukrainian flags and signs supporting President Zelenskyy following his heated exchange with Trump and VP JD Vance. (WMTW)
3. President Trump signed an executive order Saturday declaring English the official language of the U.S., overturning a Clinton-era rule that required government agencies and federally funded organizations to provide language assistance for non-English speakers. The move comes after the administration removed the Spanish-language version of the White House website last month. (WMTW)
4. Maine’s high school basketball state finals delivered big moments over the weekend. Caribou swept Class B, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams winning titles—the girls in an overtime thriller against Biddeford. In Class AA, South Portland’s girls topped Cheverus, while Windham’s boys repeated as champs with a 55-52 win over South Portland. Mt. Ararat’s girls won their first-ever Class A title, and Falmouth claimed the boys’ championship. (PH)
5. To celebrate Pancake Day tomorrow, IHOP is giving away its signature pancakes for free. Swing by an IHOP on March 4th between 7am and 8pm and get a free short stack of original buttermilk pancakes. (AR)
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