AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeating Costs and Senate Race: Maine’s average heating-oil price is $5.97 a gallon, about 79% above last year, adding roughly $725 to the cost of filling a standard tank. The spike is a major issue in the Collins-Jackson race; former President Barack Obama has endorsed Jackson. Public Health: Maine CDC reported the 49th HIV case linked to the Penobscot County outbreak, which began in 2023. Roads and Safety: MaineDOT has closed one southbound lane of I-95 in Benton while installing temporary bridge supports after damage was found. In Ellsworth, a 23-year-old Orrington man died when a pickup crashed into two homes; the crash is under investigation. Maine’s Economy: A UMaine-led research hub is exploring ways to turn low-value wood into products such as sustainable packaging and aviation fuel, with the goal of supporting manufacturing jobs and rural communities.
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