AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWaldo County Volunteer Fire Strain: After the Robbins Lumber explosion in Searsmont, officials say the state’s volunteer system is stretched thin—many departments rely on volunteers who juggle jobs and family, and leaders are urging more people to step up. Public Safety Incident: In New Mexico, 3 people died and 18 first responders were quarantined after exposure to an unknown substance at a home; two responders remain in serious condition. Maine Politics: A new poll shows Democratic challenger Graham Platner leading Sen. Susan Collins ahead of the June primary, with Collins’ path narrowing after Janet Mills exited the race. Local Spotlight: Gov. Mills celebrated the grand opening of the Acadia Gateway Center to improve visitor access and park information. Sports: UMaine baseball beat Albany 11-5 in the America East play-in and moves on to face UMBC. Obituary: Tributes continue for Barney Frank, the longtime LGBTQ and Wall Street reform trailblazer, who died at 86.
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