Immigration & Construction: A new wave of Trump-era enforcement is spooking immigrant workers in Maine’s construction sector, with some legally employed people refusing to show up after ICE sightings and others leaving the country—raising concerns about labor shortages as green-card rules and Temporary Protected Status changes tighten. Maine Senate Shake-Up: Embattled Democrat Graham Platner suspended his Maine U.S. Senate bid after a sexual assault allegation, triggering an urgent scramble for a replacement nominee and a new convention process as Democrats try to keep the seat competitive against Susan Collins. Atlantic Salmon Recovery: Maine’s Department of Marine Resources is asking NOAA to review whether endangered species law can add flexibility to speed Atlantic salmon recovery—potentially enabling tightly controlled catch-and-release if returns improve. Marine Science: A 700+ pound great white shark (“Bella”) was tracked in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, highlighting how warming seas may push sharks farther north. Health Costs: Marketplace insurers are seeking another round of double-digit ACA premium hikes for 2027, with Maine among the states seeing proposed increases. Managed Care Data: A new Medicaid behavioral health study expands how crisis events are identified, finding traditional billing codes miss most people experiencing behavioral health crises.