Egg Price-Fixing Settlement: The DOJ and 17 state attorneys general reached proposed antitrust settlements with Cal-Maine Foods, Versova/Centrum and Hickman’s Egg Ranch, alleging they coordinated bidding that helped set benchmark egg prices used nationwide; the deals total $3.3 million in payments and 53 million eggs donated to food banks and nonprofits, with no wrongdoing admitted and court approval still required. Maine Housing Data: Maine’s Housing Opportunity Program released 2025 municipal housing results showing 7,499 new units permitted (about 9% above the 6,900 goal), plus 518 demolitions; the data also suggest most new supply is market-rate and only 13% has income restrictions, raising questions about where affordability is landing. Community Food Growth: In Van Buren, a long-unused downtown parcel has been turned into the Van Buren Community Garden, funded by a $44,345 Community Action Grant, adding greenhouses, an apiary and garden boxes to boost local food production and community ties. Librarians vs. AI: Searsmont Town Library added help for patrons to remove AI features from phones and adjust search settings, aiming to keep residents in control of how they use technology. Maritime Training Spotlight: Maine Maritime Academy cadets are set to witness Sail250 from New York Harbor as part of their summer sea term, tying Maine’s maritime education to a major national shipping celebration. Energy & Permitting Watch: Portland-based Ocean Renewable Power Company is seeking a single-year state land-use permit to measure tidal potential near False Pass, a step toward possible hydrokinetic power. Agriculture Meeting Calendar: Maine DACF’s LSOG Work Group Meeting #4 is scheduled for July 9 (virtual), focused on LSOG strategies with a public comment period.