AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoWild Blueberry Weekend: Maine kicked off its annual Wild Blueberry Weekend, with Gov. Janet Mills proclaiming the first August weekend to spotlight the state’s native crop and the growers and processors behind it, from farm stands to restaurants, ice cream shops, breweries, wineries and distilleries. Shipbuilding & Defense: Bath Iron Works christened its latest destroyer, DDG 130, honoring Medal of Honor recipient William Charette, drawing about 1,500 people to the dry dock ceremony. Maine Agriculture & Food Access: Maine highlighted how Senior FarmShare and Harvest Bucks help residents buy local produce, stretching SNAP dollars while supporting farmers and farmers’ markets. Energy & Utilities: A Maine-focused letter urges Mainers to press for electric bill refunds tied to a FERC ruling that found unjust and unreasonable returns by New England transmission owners, including CMP. Healthcare Policy: Sentara said contract talks with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield stalled, setting up potential expirations for some commercial, Medicare and Medicaid agreements. Tourism: Maine Public reports a modest rebound in Canadian cross-border traffic after Canada’s U.S. travel boycott, with June vehicle entries rising year over year. Workplace/Industry Safety: Maine’s paper mill sector saw fresh attention after a Baileyville facility was fined nearly $800,000 following deadly incidents.
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