AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRanked-choice tabulations: Maine election officials say the ranked-choice count is still being reconciled after minor town reporting mismatches, with results expected Thursday. Offshore wind buyouts: The Trump administration says it will pay Invenergy $765 million to terminate four offshore wind leases, including one in the Gulf of Maine. PUC ferry fares: The Maine PUC opened an investigation into Casco Bay Lines’ proposed 2026 fare increases after island residents raised affordability and notice concerns. Aquaculture lease revocation: DMR scheduled a second remote/in-person hearing July 7 on revoking the Petit Manan Seafood aquaculture lease at Pinkham Stream (PINK PS2). Local government: Penobscot County Commissioner David Marshall was elected chair, starting July 1. Health access: MDI Health launched a mammogram scholarship program funded by a $80,000 Maine Cancer Foundation grant. Air quality/cleanup: Firefighters battled a major trash incinerator blaze in Orrington, triggering unhealthy air alerts. Infrastructure: The Ticonic Bridge reopened in Waterville and Winslow about eight months ahead of schedule. Weather: Severe thunderstorm risk is in the forecast for Thursday, with possible flash flooding.
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