AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoICE shooting in Biddeford: Sen. Angus King says ICE’s Homeland Security chief told him the man killed Monday wasn’t the warrant target; the officer fired after the driver allegedly “weaponized” his vehicle while fleeing during a deportation operation, and the FBI is investigating. Maine Senate politics: Nirav Shah says he collected 800+ signatures to qualify for the Maine Democratic nominating convention after Graham Platner suspended his bid, as Democrats scramble to replace him. Energy costs, local solutions: Madawaska, Frenchville and St. Agatha are exploring a feasibility study grant for a possible electric utility district to tackle rising power bills. Portland hospitality: A dual-branded Residence Inn and Moxy hotel at Thompson’s Point is nearing opening, adding 70 suites plus a younger-focused wing. Housing market: Home price growth picked up in May, with Maine among the faster-growing states year over year. Tech + Maine waters: Eastport residents are pushing back on a proposed underwater AI data-center/tidal project near fishing corridors. Business & community: Bangor police arrested a transient in connection with multiple car burglaries; and Blazes Burgers in Westbrook earned buzz for its “Crack Cheeseburger.”
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