STEM & Workforce Pipeline: Unitil’s Scholarship Fund handed out $5,000 STEM awards to six New England high school seniors, including Brewer and North Berwick students, underscoring Maine’s push to feed local health, science, and tech careers. Data Center Policy: New York lawmakers passed a one-year moratorium on new data center permits, with added electricity rate, efficiency, and labor standards—while Missouri’s stalled efforts show how fast AI demand is outpacing regulation. Maine Infrastructure: MaineDOT is closing River Road in Lewiston for 90 days starting June 8 for a River Road Bridge replacement, and Bangor’s Joshua Chamberlain Bridge work begins next week with one-lane traffic and detours. Energy Markets: Burlington Electric Department secured new Maine-linked hydropower PPAs, including output tied to the Saco River’s Skelton Hydro facility. Housing & Community Services: Maine REALTORS Foundation awarded $185,000 in grants to 20 nonprofits tackling housing stability, including deposit help and emergency heating repairs. Local Economy Watch: Dover-Foxcroft voters will decide a $2.5M bond for Lincoln Street bridge repairs on June 9. Maritime & Training: SFU partnered with Hanwha Ocean to explore Arctic tech, clean maritime energy, and advanced manufacturing—signals for future shipbuilding talent needs. Fuel Prices: Diesel hit a low of $5.49 in Knox County for the week ending May 30, with Maine averages easing slightly.