MAINE NOTES

 Scientists are monitoring the waters of Harpswell Sound for PFAS after more than 50,000 gallons of toxic firefighting foam accidentally discharged from an aircraft hangar at Brunswick Landing in August. 

Maine currently uses Ranked Choice Voting in primaries for all partisan office, and general elections for federal office. LD 1666 has been introduced to use Ranked Choice Voting for state office general elections. See this story.

Judge orders Energy Department to pause research funding changes for UMaine, other schools
 
 Gov. Mills signs law to prepare Maine for severe weather fueled by climate change

Newsbreak - Four Maine Colleges Sign Statement Opposing “Government Overreach” - At least four Maine schools are signing on to a public statement that’s being called a unified voice against the Trump administration’s “unprecedented ... (1019por)

Second-Home Buyers Flocked to Maine—Now, They're Fleeing - Owning a second home in Maine has its perks, but economic uncertainty has spurred homeowners to try to cash in on high equity. (Realtor.com News & Insights)