AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRetail Expansion: Market Basket’s 80,000-square-foot Scarborough store opens Nov. 6, bringing about 300 jobs and another major retailer to The Downs. Coastal Economy: Harpswell’s algae bloom has faded, but shellfish losses may linger; clammers and growers say they may not know the full damage until spring. Lobster Industry: Sen. Susan Collins is pressing to extend a pause on federal regulations that lobstermen say threaten their livelihoods. Sen. Ted Cruz has pledged to advance the bill when Congress returns. Eastport Proposal: A proposed tidal-powered underwater data center remains at an early stage, but the city has imposed a 180-day development moratorium amid residents’ concerns about the bay. Manufacturing: An Ashland sawmill plans to nearly double production, a potential boost for the region’s wood-products economy.
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