AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMaine U.S. Senate Politics: Graham Platner’s Democratic bid is still roiled by sexting allegations, with his wife Amy Gertner calling the coverage “gossip” in a video and Platner responding that he and his wife “went through something hard.” Election Watch: Gov. Janet Mills says she’s “still on the ballot” for the June 9 Senate primary even after suspending active campaigning, while some backers urge her to re-enter to stop Platner. Local Business & Economy: Unitil is seeking a natural gas distribution rate increase that could add about $11 a month for typical southern Maine heating customers, and Portland city council may delay a vote on a proposed nonprofit PILOT policy tied to the city’s tax burden. Island Costs: The Maine Public Advocate is asking regulators to investigate Casco Bay Lines fare hikes, arguing they unfairly hit low- and moderate-income Peaks Island residents. Public Safety: Lewiston police charged five teens in a retaliatory shooting that targeted an apartment on Pierce Street. Community & Culture: Portland was named the most walkable U.S. city in a wellness report, and a new Chick-fil-A is coming to the Maine Mall in South Portland.
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