AI & Privacy in Maine: State Rep. David Boyer introduced a bill to ban municipalities and police from using AI-powered license plate readers, arguing they enable warrantless surveillance that violates Fourth Amendment rights. Public Transit Planning: Portland launched “Portland in Motion,” a major transportation study aimed at fixing decades-old bottlenecks and redesigning arterials for safer walking, biking, and transit. Energy & Water Power: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced the FLOWS Act (Lisa Murkowski, Angus King), which would streamline licensing for hydropower upgrades and speed permitting for next-gen water power. Health Care Expansion (York County): York Hospital expanded its Breast Care Services with new fellowship-trained imaging specialists and advanced diagnostics like 3D mammography and image-guided biopsy. STEM/Community Tech: Owls Head Transportation Museum announced its inaugural First Responders Weekend with hands-on STEM activities and modern emergency equipment alongside historic apparatus. Research & Environment: Maine CDC updated freshwater fish consumption advisories in Waldo County due to PFAS contamination. Higher Ed Facilities: PC Construction won a third industry award for UMaine’s Shawn Walsh Hockey Center and Alfond Arena renovation/expansion. Cyber Exercise (Regional): Maine’s National Guard joined a multinational cyber defense drill in Croatia, part of a growing regional training effort.