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Last update: 41 minutes agoMaine Politics: Democrats spar sharply over taxing second homes, with the gubernatorial debate spotlighting a constitutional fight over whether out-of-state owners can be treated differently. Local Business: Brewer’s established VIP Tires & Service is relocating behind Hannaford, swapping space with O’Reilly Auto Parts as both outgrow current sites. State Economy & Finance: AM Best downgraded Arrow Mutual of Massachusetts, citing persistent underwriting losses despite a one-off 2024 boost. Energy & Infrastructure: The week’s biggest national pressure point is data centers—communities from New York to rural towns are pushing for moratoriums and tougher rules as power and water demands collide with household costs. Maine Culture & Jobs: Maine MILL in Lewiston is set to open its new 22,000-square-foot museum building in late June, marking a $15M campaign milestone. International: Trump and Xi meet in Beijing as Iran war powers votes tighten in the U.S. Senate, with Maine Sen. Susan Collins among Republicans voting against halting the conflict.
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