AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFisheries: Federal regulators approved Maine’s proposed compromise on menhaden limits, cutting the coastwide catch by 9% next year and 17% in 2028. Lobstermen warn of bait shortages, while conservationists say the reductions fall short. Travel: Portland Jetport passengers are still facing cancellations and rebookings after Friday’s nationwide FAA ground stop, with some travelers pushed to Monday or Tuesday. Kennebec County: The county’s insurer paid $175,000 to settle a former employee’s lawsuit alleging her supervisor accessed nude photos from her “Naked and Afraid” appearances and officials retaliated after she reported it. Statehouse: Governor-elect Hannah Pingree faces a projected $1.3 billion budget gap as she prepares to take office. Election: Ranked-choice results confirmed Republican Paul LePage’s win in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. Household Costs: Heating oil averaged $5.84 a gallon last week, down 17 cents but still far above last year’s price. Housing: Maine home sales and prices fell about 6% in October as high mortgage rates and costs weigh on buyers.
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