AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRanked-choice voting drag in Augusta: Maine’s ranked-choice tabulations for governor and CD2 are still being reconciled, with election officials saying results are now expected Thursday after towns’ reported totals didn’t always match the state’s ballot records. PUC oversight of ferry fares: The Maine Public Utilities Commission opened an investigation into Casco Bay Lines’ proposed 2026 fare increases after island residents raised affordability and notice concerns. Public safety at emergency scenes: Kennebunk officials warned drivers about a concerning rise in people driving around police and fire roadblocks—something they say is dangerous and illegal. Court update in Portland group home case: A judge found Armando Negrete not competent to stand trial in the stabbing death of Shalom House employee Marlene McNeill, with the case continued for treatment. Local housing win: Brunswick’s former fire station is being redeveloped into a brewery plus five affordable studio apartments. Sports: Hampden Academy won the Class A North softball regional title, beating Lewiston 1-0, and now heads to the state title game.
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