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"The Office of State Fire Marshal is saddened to learn of the passing ofWayne Woodbury, 76, on Sunday morning June 14, 2026 at Maine…

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ROCKLAND — The Resolve presented to Rockland Fire and EMS during the June 8, 2026 City Council meeting reads like any official Whereas and Therefore expression of public gratitude. Yet, from…

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Since the Robbins Lumber explosion and fire on May 15, Maine communities have been rallying to support first responders, injured mill employees, and families…

While the on-scene phase of the investigation concluded, the investigation itself remains active and ongoing
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The Maine Fire Marshal's Office has released its preliminary findings in the Robbins Lumber fire, explosion investigation. The FMO reports the following: …

'In moments like this, we are reminded just how fragile life can be but also how strong a community can be'
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Community turned out in Searsmont Memorial Day 2026, from homes down the street, from neighboring towns, the broader Midcoast — and State of Maine — to stand together, offer support and…

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The Office of State Fire Marshal, via the Maine Dept., of Public Safety, provides a Thursday, May 21, 2026 update on its work regarding the May 15, 2026 fire at…

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BELGRADE — Following the tragic fire and explosion in Searsmont, Hammond Lumber Company (Hammond) is announcing a $100,000 donation to support the victims and families impacted by the fire and…

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SEARSMONT — To date, more than 150 interviews of responders, employees, and victim’s families have been conducted in the wake of a fire and subsequent explosion at Robbins Lumber, Friday morning,…

Andrew Ryan Cross

MORRILL — Andrew Ryan Cross, 27, passed away tragically on May 15, 2026, in brave service to others. He was born on September 21, 1998,…

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Maine Fire Marshal's Office and Maine Dept. of Safety provide a May 18, 2026, 4:15 p.m. update to the Robbins Lumber Fire…

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PORTLAND, Maine - MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland continues to treat five patients who were injured in the Searsmont incident, the hospital said, in…

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At the company website for Robbins Lumber, in Searsmont, the Robbins Family posted the following…

'We owe the people of Maine a thorough, professional, and methodical investigation'
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From the Office of the State Fire Marshal, May 17:

Sunday morning, Investigators from the Office of State Fire Marshal (FMO) were joined by…

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MIDCOAST — The details only came together this morning, as to forming a procession to escort Morrill firefighter Andrew Cross from the medical examiner's office in Augusta to the funeral home in…

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The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has identified the firefighter killed in the line of duty in yesterday’s…

10 injured transferred to Maine Medical Center; firefighter confirmed dead
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SEARSMONT — Emergency crews from multiple towns across Knox, Waldo, Lincoln, and Kennebec counties converged at Robbins Lumber…