AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMaine Trade & Exports: Canada’s retaliatory tariff plan is getting more targeted, with officials saying they’re aiming at specific U.S. states and industries to build political pressure—an issue Maine voters and businesses are watching closely as the Canada-U.S. fight drags on. Maritime Manufacturing: The University of Maine launched its 30-foot 3D-printed boat, 3Dirigo X, in Hampden, pushing large-scale additive manufacturing toward faster vessel production for commercial and defense needs. Workforce & Housing: Northern Forest Center broke ground on a $12.5M, 24-unit affordable housing project in Greenville, part of a broader push to support the Moosehead Lake region’s year-round community. Energy & Defense Logistics: SUNY Maritime’s training ship Empire State VII is set to be activated for federal service for about 170 days, with details still under wraps. Food Safety & Local Farms: A cyclospora outbreak tied to contaminated lettuce is driving Maine shoppers toward local produce, boosting demand at farms that can supply what’s missing from big supply chains. Paper Mill Safety: OSHA says Woodland Pulp knowingly left workers exposed during a hydrogen sulfide leak that killed two employees, and also alleges hazardous storage practices. Banking Moves: Bar Harbor Bank & Trust and The Bank of Bennington announced new senior hires, signaling continued investment in Maine’s commercial lending and accounting leadership.
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