AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNor’easter Disrupts Maine and the Northeast: A powerful storm brought flooding, downed trees, and major power outages, with more than 400 flights canceled and tens of thousands of customers left in the dark across the region. Maine’s Data-Center Push Hits a Speed Bump: Bucksport’s town council weighed a temporary data center ban after reports a developer visited the former mill site, highlighting the tension between updating rules and attracting new industry. Environmental Cleanup Costs in Focus: A Maine land bank is dealing with buried industrial contamination at the former Tasman Tannery in Hartland, showing how hard and expensive abandoned-factory rehab can be. Immigrants’ Economic Impact, Amid Crackdowns: A new Maine report says foreign-born workers generated $177M in state income tax revenue (2020-2024) and supported about 74,000 jobs, even as shifting federal enforcement adds uncertainty for employers. Local Business Spotlight: Brackett’s Orchards in Limington adds an “apple cannon” to pick-your-own fun, while Damariscotta’s Mythical Market highlights how small game stores can build community. Politics and Costs Collide: Coverage of the Iran war’s price pressures and rising political ad spending underscores how election-season economics are shaping messaging nationwide.
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