AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOffshore Wind Shake-Up: The Trump administration will pay Invenergy $765M to cancel four early-stage offshore wind leases, including projects off Maine and California, as Interior says the money will be redirected to faster-to-build natural gas and geothermal. PUC & Island Transit: Maine’s PUC opened an investigation into Casco Bay Lines’ proposed 2026 fare increases after island residents raised affordability and notice concerns; rates weren’t suspended but could be changed or rolled back. Housing Reuse in Brunswick: Developers Collaborative is holding a ribbon-cutting for Brunswick’s former Central Fire Station at 21 Town Hall Place, now Moderation Brewing plus five affordable studio apartments. Orrington Trash Plant Fire: A major fire at Eagle Point Energy Center, tied to Orrington’s embattled trash incinerator restart plans, adds uncertainty to reopening and threatens millions in taxpayer-related payments. Cybersecurity Scare: Maine disabled its VRChat/Discord breach portal after fake filings triggered panic; VRChat says there’s no proof its systems were compromised. Workforce & Local Business: Ocean State Job Lot is running hiring events in Vermont with about 40 openings across roles. Health Access: MDI Health launched a mammogram screening scholarship program funded by a $80K, two-year grant from the Maine Cancer Foundation.
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