AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMaine Senate Race: A late-June poll keeps Graham Platner and Susan Collins in a statistical dead heat, but the “working-class champion” framing isn’t landing with the voters who could flip the seat. Trans Rights in Maine: The Maine Supreme Court hears a challenge to a bid to bar transgender athletes from girls’ sports, after the Secretary of State invalidated signatures—setting up a high-stakes ballot fight. Midcoast Arts & Community: Waterfall Arts is acquiring Rockland’s Lincoln Street Center to protect affordable studio space for working artists. Arts Calendar: Bagaduce Music’s Second Wednesday House Party brings DownEast New Music to Blue Hill with chamber performances and a world premiere. Education Leadership: Dawn McLaughlin is named Maine Curriculum Leader of the Year. Local Culture & Pride: A new Lewiston mural spotlights the city’s immigration history with a “different ships” message. Community Grants: Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s Community Matters More program awards $155K+ to 44 nonprofits statewide. Sports & Tradition: The S.W. Collins Co. 5K and Kids Fun Run in Caribou draws a record crowd, supporting Caribou athletics.
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