AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoElection Aftermath: Maine Democrats swept the governor’s office and expanded their legislative majorities, giving Gov.-elect Hannah Pingree a strong mandate as she begins transition talks with Gov. Janet Mills. Troy Jackson’s defeat of Susan Collins flips the Senate seat. In the 2nd District, Paul LePage is preparing for Congress after Matt Dunlap conceded, but ranked-choice tabulation is still required and is scheduled to begin Monday. Public Safety: Lewiston police recorded 36 confirmed shots-fired incidents and 138 overdoses in the first 10 months of 2026; the department did not say how many overdoses were fatal. Winter Costs: Heating oil has topped $6.04 a gallon in Maine, about 79% above a year ago, adding pressure on households ahead of winter. On the Roads: Maine State Police warn of overnight delays as oversized machinery from the former Jay mill moves toward South Portland, with temporary closures and detours planned. Wildfire: Crews continue battling a fire near the Maine-New Hampshire border.
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