AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNaval Shipyard Water Plan: Kittery is asking Maine’s Board of Environmental Protection to hold a public hearing on the Navy’s $500M-plus Portsmouth Naval Shipyard water-capacity project, including a new 2.5 million-gallon tank and new mains on Seavey Island. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded a multistate egg recall tied to Salmonella to its most serious “Class I” level, warning the eggs could cause severe illness or death. Public Health: Maine CDC says the Cyclospora outbreak has reached the state, with cases linked to the multistate iceberg lettuce recall. Housing & Real Estate: Maine homebuyers are facing a longer, more variable path to closing than during the pandemic, with local agents pointing to market conditions and buyer flexibility as key factors. Statehouse Watch: Progressive Democrats face questions over a privately funded staffer setup that regulators warn could trigger lobbying disclosure rules. Construction Safety: A portion of the Llewellyn Estes Bridge in Old Town collapsed during reconstruction, sending one worker to the hospital. ICE Oversight: Sen. Susan Collins says all ICE enforcement officers in Maine now have body-worn cameras. Local Business: A brewpub in Madawaska—NorthStar Brewpub—plans to open later this year using a community share model. Sports: Bridgewater, Mass., punched its ticket to the Little League World Series after beating Maine in the New England regional final.
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