AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFederal Shutdown Watch: The U.S. House passed a clean, three-month stopgap funding bill 370-48, averting a government shutdown through Dec. 11 as lawmakers head into the midterm campaign stretch. Maine Politics & Elections: Maine Sen. Susan Collins faces fresh pressure as an abortion-rights group launches a $250,000 direct-mail push tied to her 2018 Kavanaugh vote, while Democrats and Republicans also clash over the impact of Trump’s Iran-linked fuel costs. Maine Public Safety: Maine State Police took the lead in a Brunswick incident on Valerie Avenue, with no threat to the public reported. Courts: A hearing on whether a Maine teen accused in a 2025 paddleboarder killing will be tried as an adult may slip to early 2027. Business & Industry: University of Maine launched a 30-foot 3D-printed boat, 3Dirigo X, aimed at moving maritime manufacturing toward faster, offshore-ready production. Gaming: Churchill Downs is considering selling Oxford Casino, according to SEC filings. Local Economy: Rockland’s 2026 cruise season starts Sept. 6 with Celebrity Silhouette, bringing nine ships through Oct. 22. Energy Costs: Diesel prices are nearing record highs, a “sleeper issue” expected to hit rural Maine voters hard.
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