First responders and others recount the events at Robbins Lumber on May 15, a day that will have a lasting effect on Midcoast towns and the broader firefighting community.
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Searsmont and Robbins Lumber have been entwined for decades. Will tragedy bring them closer?
Nearly everyone in this small town knows someone who works at the sawmill. A deadly explosion there last week has emboldened the sense of community in an already tight-knit town.
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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
Learn more about dairy farming, forage management at 2024 Maine Pasture Walk Series
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension welcomes local farmers, service providers, and Ag stakeholders to participate in the 2024 Maine Pasture Walk Series. Five events, all of which will start at 11 a.m., will be held on the following days and farms: The Milkhouse, 445 South Monmouth Road in Monmouth, on July 10. Springside […]
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Maine State Police investigating 2 deaths in Searsmont
Two adults were found dead in a home Monday afternoon, police said.
Posted inMaine, Outdoors
Maine gets $1 million in grants to create new hiking trails
The projects receiving funding include new trail networks in Windham and New Gloucester.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Feature Obituary, Maine, News
Yvonne Jacquette, painter and long-time Maine summer resident, dies at 88
She had spent summers since the mid-60s at her home in Searsmont and was known nationally for her aerial views.
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Missing Searsmont woman located in Lewiston
Jacqueline Reed, who had last been seen Tuesday night in Auburn, is safe, Maine State Police say.
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Winners of ‘Just for Fun’ Glass Art Contest announced
27th annual event hosted by Stained Glass Express.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime
Five in central Maine accused of lying to gun dealers
Indictments including federal firearms charges against the men were brought in U.S. District Court in Bangor.