AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoManufacturing: Lyman-Morse has opened an advanced composites facility in Maine, adding capacity in a specialized manufacturing field. Ashland Sawmill is also planning to nearly double production. Energy Costs: Maine’s average heating-oil price hit a new record of $6.05 per gallon, up 82% from a year ago. Lobster boat fuel costs have also doubled for one Casco Bay fisherman, adding pressure to the state’s billion-dollar industry. Power Infrastructure: CMP says a $547 million upgrade is needed in the Portland area, drawing pushback as communities weigh the cost and impact of energy projects. Data Centers: Opposition is spreading across Maine, where towns are considering bans or moratoriums as residents raise concerns about the facilities’ effects on power and water. Workforce: A $5.6 million grant will help Maine train 500 workers for skilled jobs.
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