AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMaine Politics: With Maine’s state primary Tuesday, Republican Sen. Susan Collins is unopposed for renomination while Democrat Graham Platner—an Iraq/Afghanistan veteran and oyster farmer—heads the fight to challenge her, but fresh allegations keep rattling Democrats in Washington and on the ground. Local Law Enforcement: A high-speed chase in Penobscot County ended in Corinth after a stolen pickup allegedly rammed police cruisers; the driver, 22-year-old Andrew Wright, faces charges. Public Safety: In Calais, a man accused of swinging a sword at officers was shot; officers involved are on administrative leave pending the Attorney General’s investigation. Health & Community: Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft is hosting a free Produce Pop-Up Market June 17 to help fight food insecurity. Education & Arts: York High choral director Rob Westerberg was inducted into the Maine Music Educators Hall of Fame, and Mumford & Sons is set for the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. Business/Everyday Costs: Maine’s gas prices stay volatile, with one Hancock County station reporting the lowest diesel at $5.49 in the week ending May 30. Corrections Corruption Case: A woman pleaded guilty in a kickbacks scheme tied to Maine Department of Corrections leadership and is scheduled for sentencing Monday.
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