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Marine electrification: Island Institute and Oceans North say Maine is already proving electric propulsion can work for working waterfront jobs, citing 22 electrified commercial boats and new all-electric aquaculture and lobster vessels. AI data centers: Eastport’s proposed underwater AI data center cleared a key Federal Energy Regulatory Commission step after resubmitting its preliminary permit; public comments run through Oct. 19, following a city moratorium. Maine infrastructure safety: MaineDOT is bringing in federal transportation experts after the Old Town bridge collapse, with independent analysis planned while the cause remains unclear. Housing innovation: UMaine won $4M for nine 3D-printed homes for people experiencing homelessness in the Bangor area, using wood waste from sawmills. Workforce + construction: Oxford Hills middle school project updates show the $88.2M build is under budget as design nears completion. Immigration enforcement fears: MOFGA warned of possible ICE activity on farms and farmworker sites, then walked back parts of the claim, underscoring how quickly rumors can spread. Aviation: Authorities identified the Bristol plane-crash pilot as John Hall of Lee, NH, with his son Tyler Hall injured.

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Aug. 4, 2026

Mechasys, Maine Technical Source strike Northeast distribution deal

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Maine customers cite savings and service in RooflessSolar sign-ups

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Whitefield board blocks USDA grant vote for food manufacturing project

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CSCE and ASCE to unveil plaque marking U.S.-Canada boundary surveys

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'That is not our team': Maine utility warns about door-to-door pitches for power savings

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Maine Awarded $5M in Federal Weatherization Funds

Maine Awarded $5M in Federal Weatherization Funds

Border Czar Tom Homan Was in Maine Days Before Farmers Warned of Possible ICE Surge

Border Czar Tom Homan Was in Maine Days Before Farmers Warned of Possible ICE Surge

Marine electrification is an economic opportunity for Maine | Opinion

Marine electrification is an economic opportunity for Maine | Opinion

Rumor of ICE crackdown on Maine farms highlights fears for legal workers

Rumor of ICE crackdown on Maine farms highlights fears for legal workers

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