Maine Senate Shake-Up: Calls are growing for Graham Platner to withdraw after a new sexual assault allegation; Maine Democrats have a narrow legal window to replace him on the ballot, with major national backers pulling support and the party’s Senate-control math now in flux. Public Health Research: A CDC study finds tick-linked alpha-gal allergy markers in up to 31% of blood samples in some states, adding urgency to tick bite prevention and better allergy awareness. Climate & Energy: Heat pushed U.S. power demand near records while the grid avoided outages, but new data-center growth is raising reliability concerns; meanwhile, U.S. oil and gas groups are lobbying Europe to delay methane rules. Maine Environment & Infrastructure: Fort Fairfield wastewater odors traced to low dissolved oxygen at treatment lagoons, with consultants and state regulators working on fixes. Wildlife Science: University of Maine research documents woodcock mothers defending nests—even scaring off deer—offering fresh insight into declining habitat needs. Solar Policy: New Hampshire moves to regulate plug-in “balcony solar” devices with safety and output limits.