Medical Supply Safety: Maine EMS warned agencies to stop using invasive airway devices that were repackaged into household vacuum-sealed bags, urging immediate inventory checks to confirm authorized, manufacturer-sealed sourcing. Trucking Enforcement: DHS and DOT launched a multi-state Joint Task Force Crossroads of America to crack down on fraud in trucking, including a sweep targeting more than 200 CDL training schools and hundreds of investigations. Trade Shock to Maine Industry: Tariff uncertainty has paused a $300 million Millinocket land-based salmon farm, with equipment import costs and Canadian feed flagged as major risks. Power & Transmission Buildout: Maine regulators approved support for a new Avangrid transmission line to bring onshore wind power from Aroostook to the broader grid, with ratepayers across New England sharing costs. Local Government & Infrastructure: Milo voters approved a new public safety building to consolidate police, fire, and public works operations. Cannabis Compliance: Maine will distribute 12,000 free lockable storage bags through retailers to reduce accidental access by children and pets. Energy & Defense Health: A new study says DoD lacks staffing and technology to fully monitor blast-related brain health for service members. Higher Education Labor: Faculty and staff at Southern Maine Community College picketed for equal pay for lab, clinical, and shop teaching staff. Food Systems Research: UMaine researchers found frozen fruit smoothies at middle school lunch increased fruit consumption and cut waste. Maine Lobster Watch: Coverage highlights how lobstermen’s costs are rising while harvest and outside forces add uncertainty.