AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPortland West Study: MaineDOT is inviting public input on long-running transportation problems in South Portland, Scarborough, Westbrook and Gorham, with a drop-in open house Sept. 22 in Gorham and a virtual meeting Sept. 24. Portland Streets: The city released a new draft for redesigning Franklin Street, aiming to remove the median, add protected bike lanes and widen sidewalks after crash and pedestrian fatality concerns; another public open house is set for Thursday. Public Safety in Portland: “Eggs & Issues” kicks off Sept. 10 with a discussion on public safety featuring Mayor Mark Dion, Police Chief Mark Dubois and DA Jacqueline Sartoris. South Portland Police Staffing: A report highlights staffing strain as South Portland struggles to fill officer roles, with fewer applicants since 2020. Energy & Power: A federal judge ordered a Fairfield man accused of shooting CMP substations to be released to home detention while awaiting trial; separately, Hannaford stopped selling Lisbon-based Springworks Farm products. Politics—Maine Governor Race: Bobby Charles’ sister, Anita, publicly backs Hannah Pingree, citing abortion and campaign rhetoric; Charles responded at a separate press conference. Local Notes: Firefighters put out a roof blaze at Portland Pier; Lewiston fire investigators are looking into an arson at a vacant condemned building.
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