AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaine Politics: Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles won their ranked-choice runoffs Friday and will face off for governor in November, with Pingree taking the Democratic nod and Charles the Republican nomination. U.S. House: Matt Dunlap won the Democratic primary for Maine’s 2nd District after ranked-choice tabulation and will challenge former Gov. Paul LePage, the GOP nominee, in the race to replace retiring Rep. Jared Golden. Election Process: Results rolled in early Friday after delays tied to spreadsheet and printer problems during the Augusta tabulation. Public Utilities: The Maine Public Utilities Commission is investigating Casco Bay Lines’ recent ferry fare increases after islanders raised concerns about affordability. Health & Research: MaineHealth received a $1.1 million NIH grant to study how PFAS exposure affects children and adolescents. Weather & Safety: Severe storms swept through Maine with reports of outages and downed lines; showers were expected to ease as sunshine returns. Sports: State championship baseball and softball games are set for Saturday across Maine.
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