AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSenate Race: The final debate between Sen. Susan Collins and challenger Troy Jackson turned personal after a protester interrupted; Jackson told Collins to “shut up” when she blamed him for the disruption. New filings show Jackson raised $20.4 million in the third quarter, nearly four times Collins’ $5.2 million. Augusta Water: A new treatment system is operating at Greater Augusta Utility District after PFAS levels exceeded Maine’s limit in a water source near the Kennebec River. Utility Bills: A proposed $130 million refund for Maine electricity customers remains in limbo as utilities appeal an order to cut profits. Fire Services: A new study found 47% of 219 Maine fire departments surveyed are understaffed, while call volumes have climbed nearly 80% in a decade. Lobster Fishery: Researchers report a sharp decline in baby lobsters along the Midcoast, raising concern about the fishery’s future.
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