AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLabor & Politics in the Spotlight: Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner won’t speak at a Labor Day rally in Ellsworth, with organizers citing safety concerns after renewed media attention tied to allegations he denies. Courtroom & Faith: Maine’s highest court upheld a custody order limiting a mother’s ability to take her 13-year-old to church and to teach Bible/religious philosophy, handing the father veto power over the child’s religious exposure. Local Agriculture Education: Kennebec Savings Bank pledged $75,000 toward a year-round Windsor Fair Agricultural Education Center, aiming to unlock a larger federal grant and build hands-on learning for Maine youth. Community Arts & Care: The Good Trouble Project announced a Oct. 3 benefit concert for New Hope Midcoast, while MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital opened a new Infusion Center and Oncology & Blood Disorder Practice to expand local treatment access. Youth Health Policy Fight: Vermont, New York, Washington and other states sued the Trump administration over a rule that would block Medicaid/CHIP reimbursements for gender-affirming care for low-income transgender youth. Outdoor Youth Sports: Westbrook Girl Scouts are clearing trails near Westbrook Middle School to create a new home cross-country course after Smiling Hill Farm changed its land use.
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