AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRobbins Lumber tragedy: The co-owner of a Midcoast Maine lumber mill, Alden J. Robbins, has died from injuries suffered in the May 15 fire and explosion in Searsmont, bringing fatalities to three. Maine officials say the blaze was accidental and began at the base of a silo, and the investigation remains ongoing. Heat and power strain: A searing heat dome pushed electricity demand to a record on the nation’s largest grid, while in Maine Central Maine Power reported restoring power to more than 18,000 customers after Friday storms, with crews working through the holiday weekend as air-conditioning demand climbs. Independence Day safety in Maine: Kennebunk Fire Rescue is urging water safety after a second drowning this month and will host a free prevention seminar July 16 for pool and rental operators. Local access tech: Bangor is rolling out small “Wall-E” robots to measure curb ramps and other accessibility features, with no personal data collected. Legal update: A federal appeals court allowed the University of Maine System to move forward with redoing the Hutchinson Center sale in Belfast while the case continues. Community note: A new breakfast and catering spot is set to open July 6 in Hancock.
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