AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRoad Work in Portland: MaineDOT starts Forest Avenue preservation July 15, with daytime lane shifts and night one-way alternating traffic through late August, plus pedestrian safety upgrades. Extreme Heat Response: Lewiston cancels summer school Thursday due to heat index forecasts near 106; multiple central Maine towns open cooling centers, and officials warn of dangerous heat and hazy air. Public Health: Augusta Popeyes briefly closed after an imminent health hazard citation over cold-holding equipment and managerial control; it reopened Saturday while complaints are investigated. Local Safety: A 45-year-old Otisfield man faces charges after an alleged domestic dispute involving a knife and a stolen vehicle that left three injured, including a passerby who tried to help. Maine Politics: A new poll roundup keeps the U.S. Senate race tight between Susan Collins and Graham Platner, with GOP-aligned spending still a major concern for Platner. Community & Culture: Bangor’s IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center will reopen for three days in July, and Maine’s Latino community is mobilizing for Venezuelan earthquake relief.
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