Energy & Industry: U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright toured the Lincoln Paper site in Lincoln, where Form Energy is building a large battery storage project aimed at keeping power on for days; the plan is tied to nearly $150M in federal support and could start construction in 2028. Politics & Power Prices: Gov. Janet Mills joined New England governors opposing a NextEra-Dominion merger, warning it could reduce competition and raise electricity costs. Cybersecurity & the Grid: UMaine researchers are developing AI tools to help electric grids withstand cyberattacks, failures, and extreme weather. Housing & Community Stability: Deer Isle and Stonington say they’re short more than 100 affordable workforce units and are coordinating a plan to address it; Androscoggin County also ranks No. 2 in Maine for HUD-assisted housing units in 2025. Workforce & Local Growth: Madawaska’s midtown plaza revitalization is moving forward with a new makerspace to help entrepreneurs launch without buying property. Consumer & Public Health: A Maine-based watchdog built a PFAS cookware database using California disclosure rules, while FDA recall coverage continues to highlight major 2026 food safety problems. Business & Philanthropy: Portland nonprofit Project Home is expanding direct cash assistance for low-income single moms after an anonymous $1.47M donation. Local Economy Stories: Millinocket’s post-mill revival is turning toward tourism, small business, and new industry after the Great Northern Paper shutdown.