Smart Meter Shock: Amarillo, Texas residents report water bills jumping 300% after new digital meters and a billing system went live—claims of “phantom” usage are colliding with city explanations about drought and leaks. Data Center Pressure: The same week highlights how water and power demands from hyperscale data centers are fueling local fights over utilities and diversion. Border Tech, Wider Reach: Reports say U.S. border surveillance tools are being used against American citizens, including a Maine resident who says agents later visited her after she recorded an immigration operation. Maine Health Update: The U.S. Supreme Court kept telehealth access to the abortion pill mifepristone and mail delivery intact, easing weeks of confusion for Maine providers. Rural Care Boost: Millinocket Regional Hospital opened a modernized ER with expanded bays and new space, backed by about $13.4M in federal appropriations. Northern Lights Watch: NOAA forecasts aurora chances tonight into tomorrow across parts of Maine and the northern U.S. Workforce Pipeline: Maine’s Jobs for Maine’s Graduates program is going national via a new nonprofit, aiming to help students move from career exploration to credentials and jobs.