AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaine Marine Patrol: A fisherman died after falling overboard in Hurricane Sound near Vinalhaven. Marshal Ames, 57, of North Haven was pulled from the water by a good Samaritan and pronounced dead after CPR. The vessel captain, Geoffrey Barrett, 39, was charged with felony boating under the influence, refusal of a chemical test, and assault; crew member Theodore Lane, 27, was charged with assault and disorderly conduct. Portland Traffic: State troopers reported a serious crash on I-295 northbound near Forest Avenue when a commercial vehicle struck a pickup after traffic slowed; the pickup passenger was seriously hurt but not life-threatening, and a secondary minor crash followed in the backup. Public Health: The CDC says measles has spread to 41 states, with 2,104 confirmed cases in 2026 and three deaths reported. Wildlife Protection: Maine banned certain toxic anticoagulant rat poisons after regulators acted on LD 356, citing risks to predators and scavengers. Community & Safety Training: Augusta hosted a wildland firefighter field exercise through the Maine Forest Service to train responders on suppression tactics and safety. Juneteenth in Brewer: Brewer held its 22nd annual Juneteenth ceremony at Chamberlain Freedom Park. Mega Millions: The jackpot is estimated at $452 million for Friday’s drawing, with a $201 million cash option.
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