ADA & Accessibility Tech: Bangor is rolling out small “Daxbot” sidewalk-mapping robots to assess curb ramps and other ADA compliance needs across about 150 miles of public right-of-way. Marine & Fisheries Enforcement: Maine Marine Patrol added the 57-foot vessel Allegiance to expand offshore fisheries enforcement, gear inspections, and search-and-rescue out of Boothbay Harbor. Harbor Infrastructure Review: Maine DMR is seeking public comment on the Searsport Harbor federal navigation project, including proposed maintenance dredging and confined aquatic disposal plans tied to impacts on the fishing industry. Wildfire Preparedness: Brooksville is hosting a wildfire risk reduction training plus field demonstrations for homeowners in wooded areas with heavy fuel buildup. Energy Costs Watch: CMP says some customers may see about an $11 drop as storm-repair recovery and Efficiency Maine costs decline, even as a rate increase request is pending. Heat & Safety: A major heat wave is pushing record-level temperatures across New England, with Maine communities bracing for extreme heat impacts on residents and workers. Employment & Pay Rules: Maine’s pay transparency law takes effect July 29, requiring pay ranges in job postings for employers with 10+ employees. Workforce Housing Funding: Gov. Janet Mills announced $15.9M in Northern Border Regional Commission grants for rural Maine projects spanning workforce housing, childcare, and infrastructure. Wildlife/Outdoor Tourism: A guide highlights five outdoorsy Maine towns—Bar Harbor and Greenville among them—aimed at visitors planning summer hikes, boating, and wildlife viewing.