AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRight Whale Rules: The U.S. House passed a bill extending the pause on new right whale regulations for lobster and other fisheries through 2035, a move Maine lobstermen and Rep. Jared Golden say buys time to avoid “industry-killing” rules. Housing & Downtown Revitalization: Waterville’s Lockwood Mills redevelopment is moving into Phase II, adding 50 senior and mixed-income affordable housing units after Phase I converted much of the mill into homes and street-level space. Energy Efficiency Grants: Gov. Mills announced $4.7M in Community Resilience Partnership grants for 63 local projects across 72 towns and Tribal governments, aimed at cutting energy use and boosting storm resilience. Northern Maine Wind: Maine regulators selected Clearway to build an 800-MW wind farm in Aroostook County, with Avangrid tapped for the transmission line to move power to the New England grid. Food & Farming: Hannaford is bringing back in-store farm stands with partnerships with 125+ local farms across the Northeast. Healthcare Expansion: MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital opened a new Infusion Center and Oncology & Blood Disorder Practice to expand local treatment capacity. Water & Sewer Transition: The Loring Development Authority will take over water and sewer services at the former Loring Air Force Base, aiming for a more transparent, self-sustaining model.
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