AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoForestry: Acadian Timber reported third-quarter sales of $24 million and net income of $4.4 million, citing higher Maine volumes and lower costs. Workforce Development: Ellsworth is seeking state funding for a regional Hancock County Technical Center campus that would bring high school, technical, adult and college programs together. Arts Economy: A University of Maine study estimates 1,424 arts and cultural nonprofits support 7,333 jobs and generate $322 million in annual economic output statewide. Water Infrastructure: The Portland Water District will receive an $8 million USDA grant for forest conservation, stream restoration and habitat work in the Sebago Lake watershed, which supplies drinking water to about 200,000 people. Defense Industry: A former export compliance officer alleges Brewer-based Compotech fired him after he raised concerns about a proposed ballistic-armor sale to a UAE firm; the company denies wrongdoing, and the parties are discussing settlement.
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