AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRight Whale Protection: A bipartisan bill would extend the pause on new North Atlantic right whale protections from 2028 to 2035, a move lobstermen and conservationists are watching closely as the clock runs out. Clean Energy Costs: A Maine opinion piece argues the state’s clean-energy push has to stay affordable for households, not just hit targets. Forest Bioeconomy Research: UMaine and UMaine at Fort Kent won a USDA grant to study how to produce, harvest, and transport woody biomass more efficiently while protecting forest ecosystems. Hydropower & River Impacts: In Yarmouth, crews have started removing dams on the Royal River, aiming to improve fish passage; elsewhere, a Penobscot River fish kill has residents urging FERC to update old licensing standards. Local Industry Growth: A new Limestone potato chip factory is up and running with locally grown spuds, adding jobs and expanding distribution. Food Safety: Walmart in-store bakery rolls made with Pillsbury dough are recalled in 19 states, including Maine, over possible glass contamination. Workforce & Training: Maine’s Forest Products Sector course returns statewide in an on-demand format, designed to open career paths across logging, mills, and related roles.
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