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Ranked-Choice Count: Maine has started tabulating ranked-choice ballots in Augusta to decide the open governor’s nomination and the Democratic primary for the U.S. House (CD2), with results expected next week. Election Watch: Analysts say the tabulation could reshape outcomes in multiple races, depending on how second-choice votes transfer. Senate Race Fallout: National Republicans are amplifying attacks on Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, while outside spending and sharp rhetoric are driving a scorched-earth campaign. Education & Disability Rights: The Maine DOE filed an emergency special-education rule effective immediately, letting private schools serving as placements participate in key hearings and mediations. Food Access: SUN Bucks and SUN Meals are returning for summer 2026 to keep meals available for Maine children. Public Safety: A heat advisory is in effect for parts of western and southern Maine, and a flood watch warns of heavy rain and flash-flood risk in parts of central/western Maine and northern New Hampshire. Local Government: Augusta and Hallowell are moving to four-day workweeks this summer, extending public access hours. Health Reminder: A pedestrian safety campaign, “Slow Down, We Walk Here,” is rolling out in Portland, Lewiston, and Auburn. Traffic Tragedy: A driver died in a multivehicle crash involving a dump truck on Route 1 in Saco.

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Augusta Schools Receives Later Secondary School Start Time Planning Grant

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PRIORITY NOTICE: Filing of Chapter 101 – Maine Unified Special Education Regulation (Emergency Rulemaking)

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