AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLobster Industry: A federal appeals court overturned a Maine lobstermen’s lawsuit against the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation over its “red” rating for the fishery, ordering the case dismissed. The rating cited risks to endangered right whales. Bath Iron Works: The Pentagon cleared the Maine shipyard to build a second Navy destroyer this fiscal year, though Congress must still approve the funding. Senate Race: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson faced off in their third debate as outside groups poured money into the closely watched contest. A Collins-aligned group also mistakenly spent up to $25,000 on attack ads in Portland, Oregon, rather than Maine. Russia Diesel Deal: Collins joined a bipartisan group of senators urging President Trump to reverse course on Russian diesel imports, arguing the move violates a 2022 law and benefits Moscow as it wages war on Ukraine. Air Travel: Breeze Airways plans to launch nonstop Portland–Myrtle Beach flights in May 2027, making it the largest airline at Portland International Airport by number of nonstop destinations.
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