1. Maine’s second March Nor’easter featuring 50 mph wind gusts could drop 10″ of heavy wet snow in Portland and up to a foot in other areas. The storm will taper off Wednesday afternoon. Utility companies are preparing for power outages. (PH)
2. A proposed bill would let you consume recreational marijuana or products in store in Maine. Currently, Maine law only allows for cannabis use on private property and businesses are not included. (WGME)
3. Maine’s unemployment rate dipped to 2.9% in January, well below the national average of 3.4%. At the same time, the number of jobs in the state rose to an all-time high of 648,000. (PH)
4. USM Junior and Biddeford native, Ben Drummey overcame an injury and repeated as NCAA Division III pole vault champion. Seeded 11th, Drummey cleared 16 feet, 6 3/4 inches on his first try. (PH)
5. Steve Martin and Martin Short are going out on the “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today” tour this fall. They’ll be stopping at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium on Nov. 10. Tix go on sale Friday 10am. (PH)
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