AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedicare & Health Care Finance: Wells EMS in Maine reached a federal settlement over alleged Medicare fraud for nearly $340K, avoiding a longer court fight. Rural Health Pressure: Maine lawmakers are urging Gov. Janet Mills to send $3–$6 million in emergency funding to Penobscot Community Health Care to prevent service cuts or bankruptcy. Energy & Infrastructure: Mills announced $4.7 million in grants for 63 community projects to boost energy efficiency and resilience, while Waterville’s Lockwood Mills redevelopment moved into Phase II adding 50 senior and affordable housing units. Agriculture & Local Economy: Kennebec Savings Bank pledged $75K toward a year-round Windsor Fair Agricultural Education Center tied to a major federal grant; Hannaford is bringing back in-store farm stands with local produce. Food Access: Eastport’s only grocery store, R&M IGA, is shutting down, raising concerns about longer commutes for affordable groceries. Housing & Child Safety: A Trenton daycare was ordered to close for 30 days after state findings tied to safety and licensing violations. Trade & Fisheries: The U.S. House passed a bill extending the pause on new right whale regulations through 2035, a move aimed at protecting Maine’s lobster industry. Northern Maine Power: Maine regulators selected Clearway for an 800-MW wind farm and Avangrid for the transmission line to move power south.
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