AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Costs: Maine heating oil averaged $6.02 a gallon, up 81% from last fall. Wiscasset officials are exploring weatherization help as residents brace for winter bills. Cross-Border Trade: President Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney say negotiators will pursue a possible U.S.-Canada deal in the coming weeks. Tariffs remain a concern for Maine, while Trump says the Keystone XL pipeline is part of the talks. Manufacturing: Maine boatbuilder Lyman-Morse has opened an advanced composites facility, adding to the state’s manufacturing base. Marine Industries: Lobstermen are pressing for extended federal protections, while declining striped bass numbers and lingering algae-bloom impacts raise concerns for Maine fisheries and coastal businesses. Energy Development: Jay is considering a tax deal for a proposed solar project, which supporters say could bring economic benefits to the community.
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