1. Hundreds gathered at Portland’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for Easter Mass, where more than 280 people were baptized during Easter Vigil. Church leaders say adult conversions have tripled compared to the past decade, with many young people seeking community and spiritual growth. (WGME)

2. Many large stores in Maine are required to close on Easter under the state’s blue laws. Retailers over 5,000 square feet like Walmart, Target, and Hannaford must shut down, while smaller shops, pharmacies, and most restaurants can remain open. (WMTW)

3. A new Maine law will soon ban the use of credit cards for online gambling. Governor Janet Mills signed the bill as part of an effort to curb gambling addiction. The change impacts both sports betting and online casino gaming and takes effect later this year. (WGME)

4. Portland poet and teacher Dawn Potter has been named Maine’s new poet laureate. She becomes the seventh person to hold the honorary role, which promotes poetry and literacy across the state. Potter officially begins her five-year term July first. (PH)

5. Rookie Cooper Flagg is on a tear. The Maine native dropped 45 points to lead the Mavericks past the Lakers, just days after a 51-point game. He’s the first rookie since Allen Iverson to score 40-plus in back-to-back games, and his 96 points across two games is the most by a rookie since Wilt Chamberlain. (Yahoo)

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