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Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• A look at the work of CMP's troubleshooters as Public Utilities Commission considers rate hikes (wmtw.com) — Central Maine Power's Portland district troubleshooters are on the front lines fixing outages and handling problems like downed tree branches on upgraded "tree wire" lines in nearby Westbrook. Their work is under extra scrutiny as state regulators weigh CMP's proposed $189 million rate hike next week, which could affect what Portland-area residents pay to keep the lights on.
• NASDA holds 2026 conference: 'Deep Roots, Bountiful Future' theme (agrinews-pubs.com) — Portland just hosted about 460 agriculture leaders for the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture's annual meeting, bringing national attention and visitors to the city. Officials discussed farm challenges, new bankruptcy-trend data, and a federal program to help states expand meat inspection, highlighting how decisions made here could affect farmers and food systems across Maine and beyond.
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