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Last update: 10 hours agoWhite House Security Standoff: Senate Republicans are pressing for details on a $1 billion Secret Service request tied to Trump’s East Wing ballroom, with GOP moderates like Susan Collins saying they need a clearer breakdown of what’s actually for security versus other agency needs. Homelessness & Public Space: Bangor City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to stop people from storing belongings on sidewalks and esplanades, aiming to keep walkways clear around the library and Peirce Park. Energy + Wildlife: Camden’s dead ospreys are back in the spotlight as Maine weighs whether power “grid hardening” should rely on voluntary fixes or require less deadly design standards. Food & Consumer Choice: UMaine research finds shoppers will pay more for lobster harvested with ropeless gear designed to reduce whale entanglements. Public Health: Rabies vaccine bait drops begin in northern Maine, with USDA distributing nearly 450,000 baits over two weeks. Maine Economy: A new business survey report urges Maine to cut uncertainty, boost competitiveness, and raise wages—while housing costs remain a central constraint.
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