1. Nikki Haley plans to hold a campaign rally at 7pm at the Portland Elks Lodge on Sunday as part of a multistate swing ahead of Super Tuesday. Haley’s visit is the first by a major party presidential primary candidate in this primary election cycle. Recent polls show Trump with a commanding lead over Haley in Maine, with a majority of likely Republican primary voters saying they’re enthusiastic about his candidacy. (PH)

2. 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. If you can’t make it to the arena all games will be broadcast on the Maine Public Broadcasting Network (PH)

3. The Special Olympics Winter Games wrapped up their competition at Lost Valley on Thursday for the first time since the pandemic. Athletes competed in several winter sports for the two-day event, including speed skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and alpine skiing. (WMTW)

4. Macy’s does not plan to close its only location in Maine, a spokesperson said Thursday. The store could be in line for upgrades. The company announced Tuesday plans to close 150 stores over the next several years. (PH)

5. Caitlin Clark announced on Thursday that she will enter the WNBA Draft after the 2023-24 college season. She is expected to be the top pick in the draft on April 15. She is just 18 points away from passing Pete Maravich’s all-time college basketball scoring record. She will likely break that record in Sunday’s game against Ohio State. Tickets for the game against Ohio State are currently the most expensive on record for a women’s basketball game. The cheapest ticket listed Thursday on TickPick.com for Sunday’s game was $481. (AP)

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