AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeating Costs: The federal government plans to loan up to 315,000 barrels from the Northeast heating-oil reserve as prices surge. About half of Maine households heat with oil; Sen. Susan Collins and independent Sen. Angus King pressed for the release. Senate Race: Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson are locked in a high-stakes contest. Former Sen. Joe Manchin campaigned with Collins in Lewiston, while acknowledging that voters may hold the Trump administration responsible for the economy. A polling firm also admitted fabricating surveys that included Maine’s race, raising questions about poll reliability. Rural Economy: Maine farmers and fishermen can seek one-time federal payments to offset rising fuel costs, with payment rates expected in November. Schools: RSU 9 and MSAD 58 are joining a nationwide lawsuit accusing social media companies of harming students and shifting the costs onto schools.
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