AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety: Taylor Fresh Foods recalled jalapeño-containing dips, salsa, guacamole and prepared foods tied to a salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican-grown peppers, with products sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s and Hannaford across multiple states (including Maine). Coastal & Fisheries: Eastport residents rallied against a proposed underwater data center in Passamaquoddy Bay, arguing thermal pollution could harm lobsters, fishing, tourism, and local wildlife. Public Health & Weather: Maine’s winter outlook gets a cautious note from the Farmers’ Almanac, warning of “complicated” Northeast patterns with possible heavy wet snow inland and mixed precipitation near the coast. Local Business & Permitting: Blue Hill postponed a hearing over alleged unpermitted land-use violations involving downtown restaurant Blaze, after disputes between town officials and the owner. Finance & Jobs: Bangor Savings Bank named Yolanda “Lannie” Moffatt as its next president and CEO, succeeding retiring Bob Montgomery-Rice. Infrastructure & Community: The Eastern Trail Alliance cut the ribbon on a new 1.6-mile segment in southern Maine, completing a continuous 16-mile off-road route from South Portland to Saco. Energy & Industry: UMaine and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard partnership expands defense research and student workforce training.
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