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1. A nearly 1,000-pound meteor was discovered in McAllen, Texas after a sonic boom was heard in the area. NASA confirmed that the meteorite had been traveling 27,000 miles per hour near the town that night. (JN)

2. Gov. Mills and 19 other governors announced the launch of the Reproductive Freedom Alliance on Tuesday. States must work together to turn back a wave of threats to reproductive health care since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Mills said. (PH) 

3. GOP leaders have reportedly accused Sen. Angus King’s campaign of wrongfully flagging more than 350 Twitter accounts back in 2018. The “twitter files” were released by Elon Musk to show how the company previously handled moderating tweets. (NCM)

4. The state is reminding Mainers that browntail moth prevention starts now.  Follow the four “Rs”… Recognize the moths on trees this time of year by the webs.  Remove them. Recruit professional help when needed. Reach out to neighbors. (WGME)

5. It is Ash Wednesday and the official start of Lent. Many people give up something for 40 days as a symbol of sacrifice. It’s also another religious holiday for some, National Margarita Day!  Chili’s Ritas are just $5 today. Plus, you get a souvenir cup. (CNET) 

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