Firefighters who responded to a fire at a Maine lumber mill used tactics that inadvertently contributed to a massive explosion that killed three people, according to a report from federal ...

In this photo provided by the Maine State Fire Marshal, flames burn through Robbins Lumber following an explosion, May 15, 2026, in Searsmont, Maine. (Maine State Fire Marshal via AP) PORTLAND, Maine ...

The Maine Strong Memorial Foundation has raised more than $656,000 for those impacted by the Robbins Lumber fire and explosion. After its funding campaign closed on June 17, the foundation still ...

In this photo provided by the Maine State Fire Marshal, flames burn through Robbins Lumber following an explosion, May 15, 2026, in Searsmont, Maine. PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Firefighters who responded ...

Prent Marriner, Appleton's fire chief, stands by a fire truck at the town's fire station on Monday. Marriner, who was injured in the Robbins Lumber fire and explosion in Searsmont on May 15, says ...

The town of Searsmont says emergency access keys for the fire department were lost in the lumber mill fire earlier this year. Property owners are now being asked to replace them.

The organization is raising money for those impacted by the Robbins Lumber explosion in Searsmont.

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Chuck Patton grows pink, blue and king oyster mushrooms, along with lion’s mane, pioppino and other specialty varieties at Shady Grove Mushrooms. The operation began as a hobby while Patton was ...

WALDO, Maine (WABI) - The community continues to rally around victims of the Robbins Lumber fire and explosion in Searsmont. On Saturday, the Waldo Volunteer Fire Department hosted Family Fun Day ...

Gov. Janet Mills spoke in the House chamber on April 29 at the Maine State House in Augusta. Her administration confirmed the details of the labor agreement, which has yet to be ratified by the union.