AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSenate Race: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clashed in their first televised debate over Trump, abortion, immigration enforcement, tariffs and Maine’s rising costs. Early voting is underway through Oct. 29. A Maine attorney also filed an ethics complaint over allegations tied to Collins and defense contractor Navatek; Collins’ campaign disputes the claims. Winter Costs: MaineHousing is releasing $4 million in early heating assistance as oil-heated households face steep price increases and federal aid remains flat. The state also announced automatic electric-bill discounts for eligible households, while regulators rejected CMP’s request for a temporary rate hike. Rural Support: Maine is offering $950,000 in grants and technical help to small rural businesses seeking to lower energy costs; applications are due Nov. 3. Downeast Health: A new Ellsworth outpatient center expands opioid-use treatment in a region where the nearest similar facility was in Bangor.
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