Lobster Industry: The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a Maine lobsterman’s challenge to 24/7 GPS vessel tracking, ending the multi-year fight over privacy and surveillance rules. Power Grid & Construction: Central Maine Power warned that “financial pressure” could delay reliability and infrastructure projects as regulators weigh a temporary rate increase. Heating Affordability: Penquis Good Neighbor Fund reported emergency heat aid for 582 households last winter, stepping in during delayed federal LIHEAP timing. Healthcare Politics: Protect Our Care’s “Sick Of It” Fix Healthcare Now bus tour launched in Bangor, targeting Medicaid and Affordable Care Act changes and pushing for premium relief. School Facilities: Augusta Schools proposed closing Hussey Elementary and expanding Farrington Elementary, a $53.5M plan fully state-reimbursed under older rules. PFAS & Consumer Products: Washington state is considering whether to move from PFAS reporting rules for nonstick cookware to a broader ban—Maine already took a similar step. Local Energy/Permitting: Eastport City Council moved to intervene with FERC to oppose a proposed subsea AI data center off the coast. STEM & Food Skills: UMaine Extension ran a Farmington food preservation workshop, while MSSM hosted a free STEM Discovery Night for kids.