About 150 voters gathered in Monmouth Academy’s gymnasium approved every article of this year’s $32.6 million budget.
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Maine’s lumber mills, like the one in Searsmont, have known fire risks
The fire that led to an explosion at Robbins Lumber last week, killing a volunteer firefighter, remains under investigation.
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As investigation ramps up, memorial announced for firefighter killed in Searsmont explosion
Investigators provided few new details Tuesday about the incident that took the life of Andrew Cross, a volunteer at the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department, and injured a dozen more.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
How to support those impacted by the Searsmont mill fire
From local stores and community efforts to towns and charity foundations, Mainers are rallying to raise funds for the victims of the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber and their families.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
8 still hospitalized days after Searsmont mill explosion
Officials on Monday identified all victims of the fiery explosion at Robbins Lumber, which killed Morrill firefighter Andrew Cross and injured 12 others.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area school cost-sharing change would shift taxes among towns
The cost-sharing formula change would factor in each town’s pupil count when determining how some local education costs are split among the towns.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Live updates: ATF joins investigation into Searsmont lumber mill fire and explosion
Firefighter Andrew Cross, 27, was killed in the explosion at Robbins Lumber.
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1 firefighter dead, at least 10 people injured in fire and explosion at Searsmont mill
A large plume of black smoke was visible for miles as firefighters rushed to Robbins Lumber in Waldo County, where state Fire Marshal Shawn Esler said at an afternoon press conference “we have not even really begun a scene examination.”
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Madison voters give preliminary OK to school budget with 10% tax increase
Voters will weigh in again on the MSAD 59 budget proposal in June.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
We interviewed the Maine governor candidates. Here’s what they said.
The Portland Press Herald and Maine Public sat down with most of the gubernatorial hopefuls for one-on-one interviews.