AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaine Energy Regulation: The Maine Public Utilities Commission denied Central Maine Power’s request for a temporary rate increase, saying the parties couldn’t agree on an “undisputed” amount; CMP had sought about $69 million to cover grid work and upgrades, which it estimated would add roughly $7 a month for a typical residential customer. Maine Construction Safety: A construction worker died after an excavator overturned at a petroleum pipeline work site in Gray; OSHA has been notified and is investigating. Maine Aquaculture & Water Quality: A judge allowed a Conservation Law Foundation lawsuit against Cooke Aquaculture USA to move forward, with claims that Cooke’s Maine operations violated permit conditions and the Clean Water Act. Food & Waste in Maine: Maine is marking Wasted Food Prevention Week, highlighting that nearly 40% of food produced in the state goes uneaten, while partners like Hannaford report diverting tens of millions of pounds through food rescue and composting. Local Tech Access: give IT. get IT. in Waterville says it processes nearly a million pounds of donated devices each year, refurbishing computers and expanding tech support for Mainers. National Seafood Pressure: A consumer survey finds rising prices are pushing seafood toward “luxury” status, adding headwinds for seafood sellers even in Maine.
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