AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Safety: A Portland man suspected in a Sept. 21 killing died after being shot by police; the Maine attorney general is investigating the officers’ deadly-force use. Traffic & Accidents: A pedestrian died after being hit by a pickup in Presque Isle; investigators say no fault decision has been made yet. Healthcare & Labor: Central Maine Medical Center nurses fired ahead of a union election have been reinstated, according to the nurses’ organizing group. Power Grid Costs: Central Maine Power says “financial pressure” could delay grid upgrades and reliability projects as regulators weigh a temporary rate increase. Politics & Elections: In-person, no-excuse absentee voting begins statewide; South Portland is replacing ballots after a printing error on a public safety bond question, and votes already cast will count. U.S. Senate Race: New PAC-funding allegations swirl around Troy Jackson and Susan Collins as the first debate approaches. Local Government: Portland accepted a $1.6M bequest for fire department MEDCU equipment and training. Sports: UMaine fired its offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach after a rough start.
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