Fire burns at Searsmont lumber mill after reported explosion
Emergency responders from multiple towns in and around Waldo County are responding to a fire and possible explosion at a Searsmont lumber mill.
May 15, 2026Open source
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Videos show a large plume of smoke at a lumber mill in Waldo County.
May 15, 2026Open source
Spat between volunteers and staff at midcoast theater prompts call to police
The Waldo Theatre's new executive director, Jeff Wiseman, faces criticism after ending popular volunteer-run programs, prompting community frustration.
May 7, 2026Open source
Nirav Shah says he would issue these 6 executive orders if elected governor
Shah is the current Democratic frontrunner, according to recent polls, with former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson close behind.
May 30, 2026Open source
Bradford and Charleston Fire Departments tour lumber mill in Bradford
Following the tragedy at the Robbins Lumber Mill in Searsmont, two Maine Fire Departments got in contact with Timber Ridge Sawmill and Lumber in Bradford.
May 30, 2026Open source
Gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson unveils conservation plan
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson revealed his conservation plan Friday in Augusta that he says works toward protecting Maine's natural resources.
May 30, 2026Open source
Investigators say fatal Maine lumber mill fire was accidental and started in silo
The May 15 fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont killed 27-year-old Andrew Cross of the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department.
May 27, 2026Open source
Owners of Maine lumber mill among those hurt in deadly fire, explosion, family says
Three members of the Robbins family, whose Searsmont, Maine, lumber mill was involved in a deadly fire and explosion Friday, are among those hurt.
May 18, 2026Open source
ATF joins investigation into deadly Searsmont, Maine, lumber mill fire and explosion
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has joined the investigation into a deadly fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Searsmont, Ma...
May 18, 2026Open source
Investigation begins after firefighter killed, several injured in a Maine lumber mill explosion WMTW 32 MIN
Emergency crews responded to an explosion and large fire at a lumber mill in Maine.
May 17, 2026Open source
A somber moment: Watch as a firefighter's body is removed from the fire in Searsmont, Maine
We are seeing the somber moment a firefighter's body was removed from the scene of the fire in Searsmont, as everyone at the scene paused what they were doing.
May 17, 2026Open source
Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion
MORRILL, Maine (AP) — A 27-year-old firefighter killed in a huge fire and explosion at a lumber mill in Maine's midcoast region was honored Saturday, a day...
May 17, 2026Open source
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Democrats 'selling their soul' to embrace Platner are in for rude awakening with Maine voters: GOP lawmaker
Maine GOP State Sen. Trey Stewart says Democrats are "selling their soul" to support Senate candidate Graham Platner against five-term incumbent Sen. Susan C...
May 30, 2026Open source
Maine Official Invalidates Trans Ballot Measure but Finalizes Wording in Case of Appeal
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows invalidated a proposed ballot measure that bans transgender-identifying males from female sports.
May 30, 2026Open source
Wild blueberry farms across Maine suffer as climate change upends growing seasons
Wild blueberries are iconic in Maine but heat and drought have many small farmers struggling with reduced yields and increased costs for mulch and irrigation
May 30, 2026Open source
Maine plans to use herbicide against invasive water plants
The state is seeking permits to treat infestations in Messalonskee, Little Sebago and Androscoggin lakes this summer.
May 30, 2026Open source
The last sardine cannery in Maine closed in 2010 but a new company aims to bring fish canning back
Joshua Scherz and his partner Erika Colby aim to package flounder, cod, oysters, and other seafood into attractive tins to offer new marketing opportunities...
May 30, 2026Open source
Check This Out: Susan Donovan Bernhard & 'Westerly'
A sweeping family saga that traces the intertwined lives of three generations of women, moving from war-torn Germany and Ireland to coastal Maine.
May 30, 2026Open source
Camden Opera House: Jazz in June
Maine Public is pleased to be a media sponsor of the 2023 Camden Opera House’s Jazz in June Series. The series runs June 16 and 17 and offers a wide variet...
May 30, 2026Open source
Central Maine Golf Tournament to benefit Ronald McDonald House happening June 22
Central Maine Golf Tournament to benefit Ronald McDonald House happening June 22
May 30, 2026Open source
Maine man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material taken into custody
The Lewiston Police Department arrested a 56-year-old man and charged him with possession of sexually explicit material involving a child under the age of 12.
May 30, 2026Open source
Maine DEA operations in Westbrook, Winthrop lead to 3 arrests
Separate Maine Drug Enforcement Agency operations that were conducted in Westbrook and Winthrop led to the arrests of three people on drug trafficking charges.
May 30, 2026Open source
South Portland school board names new superintendent
Rain, some mountain snow, and gusty winds on tap for Maine Friday into SaturdayModerate-to-heavy rainfall Friday night will lead to beneficial rain for the a...
May 30, 2026Open source
Two accused of trafficking drugs on Vinalhaven-Rockland ferry
The Maine DEA says they arrested two people on Wednesday in connection with drug trafficking out of Vinalhaven.
May 30, 2026Open source
Maine Ethics Commission probes anti-Midgley website after campaign complaint
The Charles campaign denies any involvement with the website, which is no longer active.
May 30, 2026Open source
Our next governor must be ready to deliver on Maine interconnect challenges
“Maine doesn't lack candidates with thoughtful platforms. What's harder to find is someone who has already done the unglamorous, coalition-building, agency...
May 30, 2026Open source
This Maine lawmaker is trying to ban Flock license plate readers
Automatic license plate readers are proliferating in Maine. Footage is sometimes shared with police, raising privacy concerns.
May 30, 2026Open source
5 signs you aren’t ready to buy a home in Maine
Real estate agents say not every client is ready to buy a home in Maine, despite the state’s growing popularity.
May 30, 2026Open source
Forensic analyst details DNA findings in 2024 death of Bangor woman Virginia Cookson
On Thursday, jurors heard from Christine Waterhouse, a senior forensic analyst with the Maine State Police Crime Lab, who described her role in testing DNA e...
May 30, 2026Open source
Spin to sip: Maine hospital’s ‘smoothie bike’ hits the road
You’ll see the smoothie bike around Piscataquis County this summer, as Northern Light Mayo Hospital plans to bring it to community events and festivals. Th...
May 30, 2026Open source
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Lincolnville Center is in Waldo County, Maine.
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Democrats 'selling their soul' to embrace Platner are in for rude awakening with Maine voters: GOP lawmaker
Maine GOP State Sen. Trey Stewart says Democrats are "selling their soul" to support Senate candidate Graham Platner against five-term incumbent Sen. Susan C...
May 30, 2026Open source
Maine Official Invalidates Trans Ballot Measure but Finalizes Wording in Case of Appeal
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows invalidated a proposed ballot measure that bans transgender-identifying males from female sports.
May 30, 2026Open source
Wild blueberry farms across Maine suffer as climate change upends growing seasons
Wild blueberries are iconic in Maine but heat and drought have many small farmers struggling with reduced yields and increased costs for mulch and irrigation
May 30, 2026Open source
Maine plans to use herbicide against invasive water plants
The state is seeking permits to treat infestations in Messalonskee, Little Sebago and Androscoggin lakes this summer.
May 30, 2026Open source
The last sardine cannery in Maine closed in 2010 but a new company aims to bring fish canning back
Joshua Scherz and his partner Erika Colby aim to package flounder, cod, oysters, and other seafood into attractive tins to offer new marketing opportunities...
May 30, 2026Open source
Check This Out: Susan Donovan Bernhard & 'Westerly'
A sweeping family saga that traces the intertwined lives of three generations of women, moving from war-torn Germany and Ireland to coastal Maine.
May 30, 2026Open source
Camden Opera House: Jazz in June
Maine Public is pleased to be a media sponsor of the 2023 Camden Opera House’s Jazz in June Series. The series runs June 16 and 17 and offers a wide variet...
May 30, 2026Open source
Central Maine Golf Tournament to benefit Ronald McDonald House happening June 22
Central Maine Golf Tournament to benefit Ronald McDonald House happening June 22
May 30, 2026Open source
Maine man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material taken into custody
The Lewiston Police Department arrested a 56-year-old man and charged him with possession of sexually explicit material involving a child under the age of 12.
May 30, 2026Open source
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