Housing & Construction: Trump canceled a signing ceremony for a bipartisan federal housing overhaul, refusing to sign until Congress passes the SAVE America Act—raising uncertainty for affordability efforts that could matter to Maine’s supply crunch. Food Industry: Cal-Maine and other egg suppliers are nearing a settlement with DOJ and states over alleged egg pricing coordination, with proposed civil penalties and commitments to stop exchanging sensitive pricing info. Agriculture: UMaine’s wild blueberry field day in Jonesboro brought growers together after a $28M shortfall tied to last year’s flash drought, with producers discussing mulching and irrigation as key drought defenses. Local Business & Tourism: East Brown Cow in Portland welcomed Stone Fox Creamery’s seasonal mobile scoop shop at Old Port Square, highlighting Maine-made ice cream and local sourcing. Energy & Infrastructure: Oakland, Maine councilors debated data center growth after Gov. Mills vetoed a statewide restriction, with some pushing for new facilities to capture tax revenue while others worry about water and power impacts. Manufacturing & Mining: Elmet Group exercised an option to buy 20M shares of tungsten producer EQ Resources, aiming to strengthen the U.S. tungsten supply chain. Public Policy & Jobs: T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants wrapped up with 26 final awards totaling $22.8M since 2021, supporting small-town projects and local small businesses. Consumer Safety: The FDA upgraded the Utz potato chip recall to a Class I risk category over potential Salmonella presence. Sports/Workforce: UMaine orientation welcomed incoming students across colleges, underscoring the pipeline into Maine’s education and future workforce.