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AGP Executive Report

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Trade & Forestry: U.S.-Canada tariff talks are advancing, but Maine’s logging towns and cross-border businesses are still absorbing the trade war’s costs. Some farm supplies are exempt from duties, while broader relief for steel and autos remains under discussion. Energy Costs: Rising heating-oil prices are adding pressure for Maine households as winter nears. Workforce & Aquaculture: UMaine has opened an $11 million aquaculture training and research center in Orono; a new state workforce report also warns AI could disrupt jobs in production, transportation, retail and office support. Agriculture: Maine awarded more than $450,000 to strengthen specialty-crop businesses. Banking: Portland-based Northeast Bank reported $29 million in first-quarter net income, up from $22.5 million a year earlier.

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Oct. 22, 2026

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Maine homeowners talk up how heat pump water heaters cut bills and dry their basements

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Owner: Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson info about owner

The Cool Down - Oregon

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Owned By	Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson
Year Founded	2022
Website	www.thecooldown.com
Domain Registration Year	2020
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Oregon, Bend
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson on AI Data Centers Amid Maine Voters' Fears

Newsweek |

Owner: Johnathan Davis & Dev Pragad info about owner

Newsweek

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Owned By	Johnathan Davis & Dev Pragad
Year Founded	1933
Website	https://www.newsweek.com/
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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8 hours ago

Maine banned cellphones in schools to help teens focus and connect. Teachers and students say it’s working

The Maine Monitor |

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The Maine Monitor

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Owned By	Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting (Non-profit, Jed Davis President)
Year Founded	2020
Website	themainemonitor.org
Domain Registration Year	2020
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Hallowell
Owner Country	United States

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9 hours ago

Trump Lowers Tariffs for Agricultural Producers in Maine to Help Republican U.S. Senator Collins Get Reelected

Sierra Sun Times - California |

Owner: Gerald Sarazin info about owner

Sierra Sun Times

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Owned By	Gerald Sarazin
Year Founded	2004
Website	https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, Mariposa
Owner Country	United States

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10 hours ago

$5.6M grant will help Maine train 500 workers for skilled jobs

Mainebiz - Maine |

Owner: Peter Stanton info about owner

Mainebiz - Maine

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Owned By	Peter Stanton (Publisher & CEO) through New England Business Media LLC
Year Founded	1994
Website	www.mainebiz.biz
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Portland
Owner Country	United States

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Central Maine Growth Council hires tech project manager

Mainebiz - Maine |

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Mainebiz - Maine

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Owned By	Peter Stanton (Publisher & CEO) through New England Business Media LLC
Year Founded	1994
Website	www.mainebiz.biz
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Portland
Owner Country	United States

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11 hours ago

U. of Maine Facility Will Be Large-Scale Test Bed to Make 3D Homes and Materials

Engineering News Record |

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Engineering News Record

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Owned By	Henderson Family through BNP Media, Inc.
Year Founded	1874
Website	www.enr.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Michigan, Troy
Owner Country	United States

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16 hours ago

Maine’s wild blueberry rake maker dies at 84 but business may live on

Bangor Daily News - Maine |

Owner: Towle-Warren Family info about owner

Bangor Daily News - Maine

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Owned By	Towle-Warren Family through Bangor Publishing Company
Year Founded	1889
Website	bangordailynews.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, Maine, Bangor
Owner Country	United States

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