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Maine Politics: Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Troy Jackson is ramping up his challenge to Sen. Susan Collins with a new series of town halls in Lewiston, Gorham and Jay, arguing Collins hasn’t held them in more than two decades and offering to answer questions alongside him. Local Government: Ellsworth City Council approved a 180-day moratorium on large-scale campground developments after residents pushed back on a proposed RV park, citing traffic and disruption concerns. Health & Safety: Maine is rolling out 12,000 free lockable cannabis storage bags statewide to keep products out of reach of kids and pets, with distribution starting in early September. Public Health: Advocates marked International Overdose Awareness Day by highlighting ongoing overdose risks in Penobscot County and promoting Safe Spot, a hotline for people using alone. Outdoors & Safety: Maine’s deadliest ATV crashes share preventable factors, including lack of seat belts and helmets, as two recent fatal incidents underscore the risk. Economy & Industry: Great Northern Salmon paused its $300 million land-based salmon project, blaming tariff uncertainty and higher costs for imported equipment and feed. Infrastructure: FEMA approved more than $6 million for Maine projects, including road repairs in Newcastle and upgrades to Bath’s Hunt Street Pump Station.

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Aug. 26, 2026

St. Mary's rolls out wearable duress buttons across its Maine health system

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Aug. 24, 2026

Bird's Eye Maine marks seven years of private Casco Bay charters

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Aug. 24, 2026

Kate the Earthling debuts Maine coast-inspired Ecotones at Harpswell Collective

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Aug. 4, 2026

Mechasys, Maine Technical Source strike Northeast distribution deal

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