AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoad Safety in Cumberland County: Cumberland County DA Jacqueline Sartoris announced a new policy treating crashes that injure pedestrians or bicyclists as potential criminal or civil matters, with police required to secure scenes and send reports for review. Construction Update: MaineDOT says work on the Joshua Chamberlain Bridge between Bangor and Brewer starts June 8, with one lane of one-way traffic and one open sidewalk while the $5 million project replaces joints, repairs structure, and resurfaces. Law Enforcement Activity in Bangor: The FBI confirmed court-authorized activity at 831 Essex St. and said it’s part of an active investigation, with details still limited. Local Politics & Campaign Fallout: Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner’s past posts and Nazi-linked tattoo continue to spark backlash, including criticism from within his own party. Maine Schools: Wiscasset parents protested after an alleged assault of a 14-year-old by an 18-year-old student; police say the teen was arrested and charged. Community & Lifestyle: SUN Bucks/Summer EBT is set to pay Maine families $120 per eligible child in June, and Portland’s Barkada is opening May 30 with Filipino bowls and lumpia. Traffic Disruption: A tractor-trailer rollover shut part of Route 219 in Leeds after wires were brought down, closing Route 219 and Fish Street.
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