AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSports (Maine college XC): Maine Maritime Academy kicked off the 2026 season at Bates’ NCAA Regional Preview, led by Sophie Sabet (women) and Williams Spaulding (men), with both teams returning next Saturday. Local Politics: Independent gubernatorial candidate Rick Bennett stopped in Waterville for his “For a Better Maine Tour,” saying affordability is the top issue and blaming partisan gridlock for rising costs. Courts/Religion: Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court upheld a ruling giving a father final say over his daughter’s church attendance and religious exposure, keeping the lower court’s limits in place. Public Safety (Lewiston): State police identified the man killed outside the Blue Goose Tavern as 37-year-old Travis Hunter of Lisbon; investigators say the shooter is cooperating and the incident appears isolated. Education: Four Maine educators were named 2027 Teacher of the Year state finalists. Healthcare: Maine EMS and Maine CDC partnered with Mass General Hospital to train 40 EMS clinicians on transporting high-consequence infectious disease patients. Campaign/US Senate: Troy Jackson fired back at Sen. Susan Collins after she referenced a viral comment about his family relationship.
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