AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMaine Senate primary countdown: With polls set for Tuesday, national attention keeps circling Maine’s Democratic U.S. Senate race as Graham Platner faces fresh scrutiny over past conduct, while supporters and party leaders argue over whether the allegations should sink his bid. Local politics & budgets: Damariscotta residents will vote next week on a 48-article warrant in two parts, including a proposed $4.9 million municipal budget and capital reserve increases. Weather: Maine is bracing for scattered showers and possible rumbles of thunder through Sunday evening, with temperatures pushing into the 70s. Community calendar: Registration is open for the 2026 Maine Coastal Cleanup (Sept. 5–19), running through Aug. 21. Public safety: Police say a stolen-truck chase in the Bangor area ended with crashes, including a hit on a cruiser, and multiple charges for the driver. Sports & schools: Midcoast athletes posted personal bests at the state track meet, and SeDoMoCha eighth graders toured local dam sites as part of a cross-subject learning unit. Everyday Maine: Portland is raising meter rates and extending hours, but keeping free Sunday parking for now; Freeport’s Bakeshop Maine is spotlighted for gluten-free cinnamon rolls.
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