1. At least nine people are dead and 1.5 million are still without power after a storm ravaged communities on the New England coast over the weekend. The governors of both Massachusetts and New York declared a state of emergency on Saturday afternoon, following similar announcements by the governors of Virginia and Maryland on Friday. Additionally, the storm caused hundreds of flights into and out of New York and Boston to be canceled. (Reuters)
2. Portland’s superintendent sent a letter to parents Saturday saying students who participate in the National School Walkout later this month will not be punished. The National School Walkout will take place on March 14, the one-month anniversary of the South Florida high school shooting that left 17 people dead. Walkouts are planned at dozens of Maine schools. (WMTW)
3. Midweek nor’easter. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for all of southern and western Maine and all of New Hampshire. The watch goes into effect Wednesday afternoon and ends Thursday evening. Heavy snow is possible and travel will be difficult, especially during Thursday morning’s commute. It is too early to nail down specific snowfall totals, but accumulation of 6 inches to a foot are possible. (WMTW)
4. Maine Wood Concepts is the manufacturer for the Official 2018 White House Easter Eggs, created and sold exclusively by The White House Historical Association. The eggs this year come in yellow, green, pink or blue, with a picture from the presidential seal of an eagle grasping arrows and an olive branch. They sell for $8.50 each. A bright-gold egg selling for $14.95 includes the words “Seal of the President of the United States.” (Press Herald)
5. Cheese Doodle Day. This day is best celebrated by enjoying some cheese doodles, those baked cheesy snacks that are sure to leave your fingers bright orange. Absinthe Day. This day aims to celebrate absinthe, the strong alcoholic drink that has long been the drink of choice for the creative type.
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