1. Vivek Ramaswamy suspended his 2024 Republican presidential bid and endorsed rival Donald Trump. Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday. It was the lowest-turnout caucus in a quarter-century. (WMTW)
2. Willard Beach’s iconic fish shacks were pulled apart and floated into the ocean during Saturday’s storm. All three shacks were completely destroyed, according to officials with the city of South Portland. (WMTW)
3. Three to Six inches of snow is expected for today, heaviest during the evening commute. With snow ending around 10pm in Portland and later further north. (PH)
4. Humorous and quirky messages on electronic signs will disappear from highways and freeways across the country. The Feds said overhead electronic signs with obscure meanings, references to pop culture or those intended to be funny will be banned in 2026 because they can be misunderstood or distracting to drivers. (WMTW)
5. The NFL Divisional Round will take place on Saturday and Sunday. SAT – AFC: 4:30 p.m. (4) Houston Texans at (1) Baltimore Ravens (ABC) NFC: 8:15 p.m. (7) Green Bay Packers at (1) San Francisco 49ers (FOX) SUN – NFC: 3 p.m. (4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers at (3) Detroit Lions (NBC) AFC: 6:30 p.m. (3) Kansas City Chiefs at (2) Buffalo Bills (CBS, Paramount+)
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