Construction & Safety: A building under construction partially collapsed in North Yarmouth, landing on a crane; workers were at lunch and no one was hurt, but officials are still looking at what caused the wall and roof truss failures. Fishing Industry: A Vinalhaven lobsterman, Frank Thompson, is appealing a Maine GPS-tacker requirement to the U.S. Supreme Court, a case that could reshape how Maine enforces federal fishing rules. Energy & Cost Pressure: Maine heating-oil households face a projected 31.3% winter jump as Iran-war fuel disruptions keep crude elevated, adding to already strained budgets. Local Power & Solar: Northport won an advisory ruling from the Maine Public Utilities Commission in its dispute with CMP over a proposed municipal solar array, clearing the way for participation in net energy billing. Environmental Compliance: Juniper Ridge landfill opponents say a proposed PFAS treatment move offsite would require trucking toxic runoff 20 miles, raising new public health and permitting concerns. Housing Supply: Bangor’s renovated former Country Villa retirement home is set to add 30 apartments, targeting affordability gaps for lower-income renters. Tech & Education: UMaine System is spending $1.4M on an OpenAI chatbot program, even as it faces a projected $19M shortfall and potential layoffs. Business & Consumer Complaints: The Maine AG’s office received multiple complaints about Oxford County Homes in South Paris, alleging botched custom orders and contractors not being paid.