MaineCare Oversight: A new 8 Investigates review using Maine’s FOAA finds DHHS Program Integrity cited 29 MaineCare providers for overbilling in 2025, seeking about $848,800 in overpayments—raising questions about how often providers face real consequences. Shellfish Economy: Harpswell and Brunswick are monitoring a widespread Casco Bay algal bloom after harvesters reported dead clams and “brown water,” with potential impacts lasting years and threatening thousands in local income. Broadband Disruption: Fidium Fiber suffered a New England outage Thursday, hitting Maine customers among others; the company said service was restored after rerouting traffic. Water Infrastructure: Maine Water Company crews dug into Camden’s Mountain Street to repair a ruptured main, with road damage and service restoration affecting dozens of customers. Trade Politics in Maine: Sen. Susan Collins and challenger Troy Jackson sparred over Canadian tariffs, with Collins defending efforts to remove road salt and cement from the tariff list while Jackson criticized her for not doing more. ICE Facility Watch: Maine lawmakers confirmed ICE plans to lease the former Newport District Court, prompting community debate over what the site will be used for.