AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPortsmouth Naval Shipyard & Water Safety: Kittery Water District is still in “ongoing cleanup” after a weekend leak at the shipyard caused discolored water and brief pressure issues for customers; officials say the water was never compromised. Invasive Species Policy: Maine wants to end emerald ash borer quarantine rules, arguing the beetle has spread too far for transport bans to work, shifting focus to education and tracking. Maine Energy & Utilities: Maine’s plug-in balcony solar push gets a boost as a new UL 3700 microinverter safety standard arrives, with Maine among states that have already passed plug-in solar legislation. Seafood Innovation: UMaine is joining a $15M NSF Seafood Engine to modernize New England fisheries and aquaculture, including low-cost water quality sensors for coastal farms. Maine Construction Watch: ENR East Top Contractors shows cautious sentiment despite revenue gains, with Maine-area firms noting office and life sciences softness. Food Safety Recall: Walmart is pulling Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce bags in multiple states, including Maine, tied to a cyclospora outbreak. Local Infrastructure: Bangor road closures and detours are planned for Broadway bridge work and paving. STEM Education: Challenger Learning Center of Maine runs drone and robotics camps, adding drone programming to its summer STEM lineup. Politics With Local Stakes: Maine Democrats are rallying around Troy Jackson as he nears the Democratic Senate nomination to challenge Susan Collins after rivals drop out.
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