Portland Public Safety: Mayor Mark Dion escalated his criticism of the city’s approach to addiction and homelessness, saying “The addicts have taken us hostage” and calling for more accountability as downtown businesses and residents report ongoing disorder. Maine-Canada Trade Pressure: The U.S.-Canada tariff fight is starting to hit politically sensitive states, with Maine singled out because Canada buys about half of Maine’s lobster catch—raising stakes for fall fishing and nearby congressional races. Border Cybercrime: The FBI charged Terry “Jiajia” Liu, a CBP supervisor in Calais, alleging he stole and swapped computer parts from Homeland Security machines at Maine border facilities, then used the Newegg trade-in program for store credit. Food Safety: Hannaford issued a second recall in a week, pulling house-made fruit platters and cups from a Turner store due to possible exposure to a cleaning solution, and earlier recalled ground beef from Yarmouth. Local Business & Community: Saco Main Street drew crowds with “Paws Downtown” to boost foot traffic for downtown businesses, while Bangor’s Great East Title hosted a yard sale benefiting Sarah’s House of Maine.