AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRanked-Choice Voting: Maine’s ranked-choice tabulations are still dragging on after a third day of counting, with officials working through reconciliation and reporting complications in places like Biddeford, Bath, and Bowdoinham; several primaries and recounts are now set to continue into the week. Public Safety: Portland police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash in Bayside, where advocates say drivers must slow down and pedestrians should never assume they’re seen. Local Politics: Independent gubernatorial candidate Rick Bennett says he voted in the Democratic primary but wouldn’t say who he backed, while election officials keep processing results for multiple races. Health & Environment: MaineHealth won a $1.1 million NIH grant to study how PFAS exposure affects children’s health over time. Community & Hunger: The Maine Mariners’ “Goals for Food” partnership with Evergreen Credit Union and Verrill Law raised more than $11,000 for local food pantries. Business & Jobs: Gov. Mills announced $15.9 million in Northern Border grants for rural economic development, including childcare and infrastructure projects. Sports: Hampden beat Lewiston 1-0 to win its first regional softball title, and regional baseball/softball championship matchups are set for Tuesday.
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