AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElections & Voting: The Maine Secretary of State’s Office laid out key deadlines for the Nov. 3 election, including absentee voting start dates and registration cutoffs, plus guidance for UOCAVA voters. Public Health & Safety: A Westbrook pet store says customers are reporting unusable tap water for fish tanks, with complaints tied to ammonia and pH changes after maintenance. Local Business: Jemma Gascoine turned a long-ago pottery class into a thriving Monson operation, now running Monson Pottery and a gallery. Sports: Maine high school fall sports kicked off with Sept. 5 scores across field hockey, football, soccer, and volleyball, while college teams posted early results from NCAA regional previews. Education: Four Maine educators were named finalists for the 2027 Maine Teacher of the Year award. Legal & Rights: Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court upheld limits on a mother’s ability to take her daughter to church, handing final say to the father in a custody-and-faith dispute. Politics: Independent gubernatorial candidate Rick Bennett hit Waterville, focusing on affordability as his top issue. Campaign Watch: Senate candidate Troy Jackson pushed back on Susan Collins after a viral comment about his family relationship.
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