AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHigher Education & Jobs: University of Maine is projecting a $19M shortfall for fiscal year 2028, with UMaine warning of layoffs and program cuts as it tries to close the gap. Agriculture Support: UMaine Extension is offering no-cost personal financial coaching for farmers, fishermen, and industry workers, plus greenhouse technology workshops in Boothbay. Fisheries & Environment: A new “nature-like” fish passage plan is replacing an ice-control dam on the Narraguagus River to help Atlantic salmon and other migrating fish—construction runs through November. Energy & Industry: Revolution Wind completed construction of a 65-turbine offshore wind farm off New England, adding more homegrown power and jobs. Local Business & Permitting: Portland’s dog park and restaurant “Woof Play Eat” permanently closed, blaming months of city and state delays and rising pre-opening costs. Workforce & Training: Stream crossing installation practices training is scheduled for Oct. 22 in Dresden, aimed at road managers and contractors. Defense Manufacturing: Bath Iron Works hit a major construction milestone on the future USS Quentin Walsh (DDG 132), advancing a Flight III destroyer through land-level erection.
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