AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSenate Race: Susan Collins faced another road-salt heckle at the Fryeburg Fair after her debate with Troy Jackson; recent polling gives Jackson a narrow lead in the closely watched contest. Heating Costs: Maine is getting about $38 million in federal heating assistance early as fuel prices climb, offering relief to families heading into winter. Health Care: Gov. Janet Mills directed $2.8 million to help Penobscot Community Health Care avoid financial collapse, while Maine hospitals are suing over planned changes to the federal 340B drug discount program. Climate: New research finds lower-elevation plants are creeping onto Katahdin’s alpine tundra, as warming and air pollution reshape high-elevation habitats across the Northeast. Working Waterfront: A donated Vinalhaven property, including a pier in Carvers Harbor, will remain available for commercial fishing rather than redevelopment.
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