Housing & Planning: Rockport’s Planning Board will review a proposal for two adjacent apartment buildings (24 units total) on Cross Street, carving 3.5 acres out of a former parking lot for the project. Local Economic Development: In Madawaska, partners are turning the former U.S. Customs and Border Protection station into the NorthStar Brewpub, betting on a rare funding model to help anchor downtown revitalization. Public Health Fundraising: Wallagrass’ Pondfest is pivoting from a pavilion to raising money for local dialysis access after residents have had to travel long distances—one person died en route. Energy Policy & Jobs: The Trump administration is paying Invenergy $765M to abandon four offshore wind leases, including two in the Gulf of Maine, a move Maine advocates say could raise electricity costs and stall job creation. Auto Repair Industry: Lombard Equipment says advanced vehicle tech is driving more demand for collision repair equipment and support, especially for ADAS calibration and structural repairs. Hospitality & Labor Model: A new Western Maine fine dining spot, The Chametz, is launching as a worker-owned cooperative with a local-ingredients focus. State Climate Strategy: Maine’s Climate Council is recalibrating “Maine Won’t Wait” as federal support evaporates, aiming to keep progress moving despite new barriers. Food Supply Chain: Baldor Specialty Foods is expanding into North Carolina, extending its East Coast specialty product distribution footprint. Community & Safety: Orrington investigators say a fire at the Eagle Point Energy Center started in the trash dumping/sorting area, with discarded batteries among possible igniters.