AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoEnergy & Reliability: A late-season wind-and-rain storm is knocking out power for thousands across Maine, with Central Maine Power reporting about 8,096 customers without electricity by 8 a.m., mostly in York and Cumberland counties, plus outages in Oxford. State Policy & Health Care: Gov. Tina Kotek is leading a multi-state pushback against a federal Medicaid mandate, warning the rollout is unworkable and could force states to overhaul eligibility systems without clear guidance. Rural Health Funding: The Rural Community Hospital Demonstration is getting a five-year extension after unanimous Senate passage, keeping Medicare payment experiments alive for rural hospitals, including Maine sites. Local Community & Education: Waterville is rallying behind a 6th-grader nominated for a national STEM forum in Boston, with fundraising and a June 12 lemonade stand. Business & Consumer Tech: Maine’s Senior FarmShare eEnrollment opens June 1, helping older adults access Maine-grown produce, with online signups and phone support for those without internet access. Local Events: Ricky Craven’s Speedway in Maine is gearing up for June 6 Opening Day after a final Testing and Tuning session, with multiple race classes and set admission prices.
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