1. Multiple people are dead after a small plane crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport Sunday night. Officials now say six people were on board and all were killed, after an initial report said eight. The jet flipped and caught fire during a snowstorm, and the airport remains closed. (WGME)
2. ICE says more than 200 people have been arrested in Maine during a federal enforcement surge that began last week. Homeland Security claims most arrests involve people charged with or convicted of crimes, but immigrant advocates and state officials say many detainees have no criminal record and raise concerns about due process. Gov. Janet Mills is asking President Trump to pull ICE agents from the state. (WMTW)
3. Tensions are growing between Maine gun owners and the Trump administration after a federal agent fatally shot a legally armed protester in Minnesota. Gun rights groups, including Gun Owners of Maine and the NRA, are pushing back on claims that carrying a firearm at a protest is inherently dangerous, calling the administration’s rhetoric misleading and unconstitutional. (PH)
4. Taj Indian Cuisine in South Portland is offering free hot meals through a permanent food cabinet outside the restaurant. In a post, they said, “You’ve supported us, believed in us, and shown us so much love over the years. This is our way of giving that love back. We’re here for you always.” (WGME)
5. A Maine pup is chasing Puppy Bowl glory. Lobster Roll from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is competing in the Pupularity Playoffs, and you can vote every day to help the local favorite win. Vote now at discovery dot com slash puppy bowl. (HRM)
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