AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHeating Costs: The federal government will release up to 315,000 barrels from the Northeast heating oil reserve after Maine’s senators urged action. The move aims to ease prices, though how much households will save remains unclear. Senate Race: Susan Collins campaigned with former senator Joe Manchin in Lewiston as she faces Troy Jackson in a tight race. Collins called for an outside group’s attack ad against Jackson to be taken down; Jackson’s supporters rallied in Augusta, criticizing attack ads. Housing: Portland’s Trelawny Tenants Union reached a $3.6 million settlement with landlord Geoffrey Rice. More than 1,000 tenants are to receive refunds for alleged overcharges. Winter Shelters: Dozens rallied in Portland for more warming shelters and homeless services, with organizers urging every Maine county to have a shelter before freezing weather arrives. Health Care: More than 49,000 Mainers will lose their Medicare Advantage plans next year, leaving some scrambling for alternatives as counseling services face heavy demand. Lewiston: Central Maine Medical Center is recruiting nurses with sign-on bonuses after 20 nurses were fired or suspended ahead of a union vote; Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline urged the hospital to reinstate them.
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