The Maine Department of Public Safety issued the following statement provided by the Robbins family July 3 regarding the passing of Alden Robbins, who died on July 2, 2026,…
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'Our family is deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the medical teams at Maine Medical Center in Portland and at the Sumner Redstone Burn Center at Massachusetts General Hospital'
OWLS HEAD — Elyjah Crockett, a firefighter for Newport and Pittsfield fire departments, stood next to the dunk tank at Owls Head Transportation Museum, Sunday, June 28, 2026, during the museum’s…
BELFAST — “The unity that is represented by the gathering today gives me hope – hope that our tomorrow will be good. And hope that a next generation coming up will take this further than ever. For…
BELMONT — Wayne L. Woodbury, 76, of Belmont, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Portland. He was born in Camden, Maine on March 8, 1950, the son of Lloyd and…
How to support those affected by the Robbins Lumber fire: RELIEF FUNDS, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS
There are multiple upcoming fundraisers in the Midcoast for those injured at the May 15 Robbins Lumber fire. To learn how to contribute directly, scroll down for a…
MIDCOAST —…
"The Office of State Fire Marshal is saddened to learn of the passing of Wayne Woodbury, 76, on Sunday morning June 14, 2026 at Maine…
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…
While the on-scene phase of the investigation concluded, the investigation itself remains active and ongoing
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'
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…
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…
Maine Strong Memorial Foundation
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…
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,…
MORRILL — Andrew Ryan Cross, 27, passed away tragically on May 15, 2026, in brave service to others. He was born on September 21, 1998,…
ATF scene investigations, hospitalized patients, burned apparatus
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…
PORTLAND, Maine - MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland continues to treat five patients who were injured in the Searsmont incident, the hospital said, in…
'We owe the people of Maine a thorough, professional, and methodical investigation'
From the Office of the State Fire Marshal, May 17:
Sunday morning, Investigators from the Office of State Fire Marshal (FMO) were joined by…
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…
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
SEARSMONT — Emergency crews from multiple towns across Knox, Waldo, Lincoln, and Kennebec counties converged at Robbins Lumber…
