AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSenate Race: Maine’s contest between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is turning sharply negative: 88% of recent TV ad spending was for attack ads, and Jackson says he won’t apologize for telling Collins to “shut up” during their debate. Public Safety: State police are investigating the death of a 7-week-old child in Livermore Falls after an incident involving a family dog. Emergency Services: A new study says Maine fire departments and EMS services face more calls and too few volunteers, straining rural response. Energy and Development: Portland is seeking rules for potential data centers, while Westbrook is moving toward a construction moratorium. A proposed 800-megawatt wind farm in Aroostook County could become one of the East Coast’s largest. Drought: Despite recent rain, groundwater levels have reached record lows in parts of Maine. Gun Policy: The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Maine’s 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases, leaving the law in place.
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