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Last update: 8 hours agoMaine Politics: Maine Democrats will formally nominate Troy Jackson at a special convention in Bangor on Saturday, replacing Graham Platner after Platner quit the race following sexual assault allegations; Jackson, a former Senate president and logger, has locked up most delegates, with rivals dropping out as Democrats try to keep pace in a must-win bid against Sen. Susan Collins. Education & Labor: A Massachusetts school librarian’s protest over cellphone use and declining reading led to a decision that could leave a high school without a librarian—raising stakes for districts and staffing. Immigration Enforcement: Senators including Angus King and Peter Welch are pressing DHS for stronger ICE accountability after fatal ICE shootings in Maine and Texas; in Texas, prosecutors say drugs were not found in a slain man’s van. Local Business & Tourism: Bucksport’s CJ Sprockets is renting e-bikes for cruise passengers, while Augusta’s Ironman weekend is expected to boost local restaurants and hotels. Food Safety: A salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs has sickened at least 98 people across 17 states. Energy & Housing: Balcony plug-in solar kits may get cheaper nationwide via a $29 membership model, though Maine is excluded due to plug-in solar rules.
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