1. Donald Trump won South Carolina’s Republican primary on Saturday, beating Nikki Haley in her home state. A 2020 rematch between Trump and Biden is becoming increasingly inevitable. Haley vowed to stay in the race through at least Super Tuesday, March 5. (WMTW)
2. Meteorological winter is set to end on Feb. 29 and Portland has gotten less than half its average amount of snow for the season with 24.1 inches all but 1 inch in January. (PH) Organizers have canceled this year’s Can-Am Crown sled dog race in Fort Kent less than a week before it was set to start, citing the limited snow on the ground. (BDN)
3. High School Basketball state finals are set. Class AA boys Windham faces Gorham 8:45 pm at the Cross Arena on Saturday. Class AA girls Cheverus meet Gorham 7:05 pm at the Cross Arena on Saturday. (PH)
4. Guinness World Records has stripped the late Bobi, a purebred Portuguese guard dog’s World’s Oldest Dog title due to insufficient evidence around its age. Investigations by veterinarians questioned Bobi’s real age. Bobi’s owner was notified but Guinness said they’re happy to review any evidence the dog’s family could supply to prove his age. (UPI)
5. Dr Pepper Peeps are set to make their return for the second consecutive year this spring. The one-of-a-kind Chicks combine sweet marshmallows with the flavors of Dr. Pepper. Dr Pepper peeps are now available nationwide in Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, and more. (CB)
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