AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSusan Collins corruption fight: A new ProPublica report renews scrutiny of a now-shuttered FBI pay-to-play probe tied to Collins, with allegations involving a Hawaii defense contractor and campaign donations; Collins’ office denies wrongdoing and says it cooperated with investigators. Maine politics & elections: Republicans are signaling they’ll defend key Senate seats including Maine while pouring money into other red-state races as midterms near, and rural voters report economic worries even as many still approve of Trump. Healthcare & childcare: Penquis opened “Bright Beginnings” in Bangor, adding affordable childcare for more than 200 kids, while Maine continues to grapple with hospital staffing and service cuts tied to nurse suspensions/firings. Environment: Maine’s DMR warns of an expanding algae bloom in western Penobscot Bay that could harm shellfish and marine life; officials urge reporting discolored water. Local life: A Penobscot County road in Clifton is finally being paved after a year-long dispute. Sports: UMaine goalie Albin Boija is chasing a bounce-back season as Maine’s fall sports roll on.
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