AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFerry Service: Maine commissioned its first hybrid diesel-electric ferry, the Capt. Almer Dinsmore, for the Rockland–Vinalhaven route; passenger service is scheduled to begin Nov. 9. Retail and Jobs: Scarborough’s new Market Basket at The Downs opened with 350 employees, adding a major anchor to the developing town center. Data Center Development: Maine voters approved local restrictions on data centers, adding to a nationwide backlash that could slow projects and reshape demand for power and infrastructure. Energy Costs: Heating oil in Maine still averages more than $6 a gallon, up 79% from a year ago and putting pressure on household budgets and heating services.
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