AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndustrial Safety: A second firefighter has died from injuries suffered in the May 15 Robbins Lumber fire and explosion in Searsmont, where authorities say an ignition of combustible dust led to a silo blast; the investigation is ongoing. Energy Costs & Regulation: Maine regulators are weighing Central Maine Power’s request for rate increases after a temporary storm-cost surcharge expired, with advocates warning the proposal could add about $216 a year to the average household. Data Centers & Local Control: Gorham has approved a 180-day pause on new data center proposals, citing concerns over water, power, and noise, joining other Maine towns that have moved toward moratoriums. Resilience Funding: Gov. Janet Mills announced $5.1M in Community Resilience Partnership grants for storm and flooding infrastructure and energy-efficiency upgrades across 76 communities. Food & Hospitality: Portland restaurateur Dana Street won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurateur, while South Portland’s Knightville is set to welcome a new Nepali/Tibetan spot, Himalayas on the Bay. Workforce & Training: New England Trade School of Masonry (NETSM) in Avon is expanding enrollment for its masonry program aimed at keeping the trade staffed.
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