AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSenate Race: Maine is a key battleground as Republican Susan Collins faces Democrat Troy Jackson on Nov. 3. Joe Manchin plans to campaign for Collins, while Democrats are leading absentee voting so far. Gun Law: The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to Maine’s 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases, leaving the law in effect. Livermore Falls: State police are investigating the death of a 7-week-old infant after an incident involving a family dog. Household Costs: Volunteers in Orono built 300 low-cost window inserts to help homeowners reduce drafts and heating bills this winter. Local Economy: The group seeking to redevelop Bangor Mall has lost its lead investor and needs $4 million to $6 million to close the deal. Hannaford: The website, app and To-Go service are back after a weeklong outage tied to a cybersecurity issue at parent company Ahold Delhaize; the company says it has found no evidence that customer data was taken. Education: Augusta Spanish teacher Gretchen Livingston was named Maine’s 2027 Teacher of the Year.
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