AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRobbins Lumber probe stays active: Maine’s State Fire Marshal says investigators have logged 299 firefighters from 46 departments in the first 48 hours after the Searsmont blast that killed volunteer firefighter Andrew Cross and left a dozen others hurt. Officials say the fire origin and cause are still under joint review with the ATF, and they’re warning the public about scams tied to fundraising. Heat records: Tuesday’s surge pushed Portland to 92 degrees, smashing the May 19 record, with more warm weather possible Wednesday. Local government: Lewiston councilors approved a city budget that cuts seven positions and reorganizes departments, with the tax rate up 3.1%. Courts and safety: A lawsuit alleges abuse at the former Maine Youth Center (Long Creek) in the 1990s, while Scarborough officials say a garage fire on Whipple Lane appears accidental. Politics and policy: The Justice Department set a deadline for Maine to assure federal agencies can get undercover license plates again.
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