AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeat Watch: Central Maine (Augusta/Waterville) is under an extreme heat watch Wednesday through Friday, with highs climbing from the low 90s to near 100, while southern and northern areas stay a bit cooler. Energy Costs: Maine customers packed a public hearing to oppose CMP’s latest rate hike, arguing bills are already too high—one resident summed it up: “My check is smaller.” Housing Update: New statewide permit data suggests Maine is slightly exceeding its annual housing production goal, with thousands of permits issued across most of the state. Local Business Growth: A plumbing and heating wholesaler is rapidly expanding across Maine, adding new locations as it tries to chip away at a market long dominated by one competitor. Public Safety & Community: A lightning strike sparked a fire at the Comfort Inn in Augusta; in Lewiston, a teen who fell into the Androscoggin River was recovered by warden divers. Politics: A new poll finds a solid majority of Maine voters disapprove of Trump on affordability and cost of living.
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