Disaster Funding: FEMA approved nearly $7M in New England post-disaster aid, including more than $6M for Vermont and Maine under Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation grants. Offshore Wind Fight: Trump’s administration is stopping offshore wind projects, citing national security and backing lease buybacks; eight state AGs, including Maine, are preparing legal challenges. ICE Scrutiny in Maine: New reporting and relatives’ accounts raise fresh questions about the ICE officer involved in a deadly Maine shooting, as critics push for stronger vetting and accountability. Law Enforcement Tech: A $13.3M, 10-year body-camera and AI-enabled surveillance deal in North Carolina highlights how camera tech is becoming central to policing oversight. Data Centers vs. Communities: Protests and lawsuits are spreading as data centers strain land, power, and water; local moratoria in Tennessee show how quickly opposition can reshape development. Storm Recovery: Central Maine Power restored service to 85,000+ customers after Thursday storms, with most remaining outages expected to clear by late Saturday. Ticketing Law Impact: A new D.C. resale markup cap is rattling StubHub investors, and the piece notes Maine already has similar limits.