Energy Affordability: New York’s winter utility-bill backlog is turning into a shutoff surge as protections ease, with 1.3 million households reported 60+ days behind and advocates pushing for direct rebates up to $200 while delivery charges rise under a National Grid rate plan. Maine Power Security: In Kennebec County, a Fairfield man accused of shooting at three CMP substations has been charged again after an FBI investigation, with prosecutors citing federal destruction of an energy facility. Student Loan Fight: California AG Rob Bonta is seeking more funding to keep suing over Trump-era limits on loans for nurses and other healthcare students, arguing the rules illegally redefine who counts as a “professional” student. Maine Community Relief: Hardware stores in Damariscotta and Randolph are running a Register Round-Up fundraiser for Robbins Lumber fire and explosion victims via the Maine Strong Memorial Foundation. Politics & War Powers: The House is set to vote on forcing Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, testing whether more Republicans will break ranks. Remembering Barney Frank: Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank died at 86 in Ogunquit, Maine, leaving a legacy spanning LGBTQ rights and post-2008 financial reform.