AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRanked-Choice Count in Augusta: Maine election officials started counting ranked-choice ballots Friday to pick nominees for governor and the Democratic 2nd District U.S. House race, with results expected next week; the tabulation is set up for public viewing and will run race-by-race after scanning and uploading ballots. Maine Senate Race Fallout: National politics keeps crashing into Maine as Sen. Susan Collins highlights her “independent” streak in a Fox interview while Democrats and Republicans trade sharper attacks around her likely opponent, Graham Platner. Local Politics & Standards: A public feud between Maine Democrats—John Fetterman and Platner—keeps escalating, turning the Senate contest into a fight over electability and party tolerance for controversy. Pedestrian Safety Push: Portland, Lewiston, and Auburn are launching a community-driven pedestrian safety campaign this summer aimed at reducing fatalities and serious crashes. Weather & Travel: A dense fog advisory is in effect for parts of coastal Maine until early Saturday, urging slower driving and extra distance. Community & Culture: Portland’s “Tee Off for Doc” charity event is set for July 16, and a free June 20 talk in Alna will explore Maine’s slave-trade ship history. Sports: Bangor baseball beat Mt. Ararat 5-2 to advance to the Class A North final.
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