Maine EMT returns home after 168-day recovery from mill explosion
EMT Lily Robbins, injured in the explosion at Robbins Lumber Mill that killed two first responders and severely injured EMS Chief Sarah Tompkins, was escorte...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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Searsmont, Maine. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Waldo. Associated ZIP codes: 04973.
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Lily Robbins, a recent University of Maine graduate, is a volunteer with Searsmont EMS.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Injured Maine firefighter heads home weeks after Searsmont explosion
Firefighter Katherine Paige will be released from Maine Medical Center in Portland Friday afternoon.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Member of Robbins family dies from injuries in Searsmont lumber mill explosion
Alden J. Robbins died July 2, from injuries he suffered in the May 15 explosion and fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, according to a statement from the Ro...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Maine EMS chief faces long recovery after fatal mill explosion
Searsmont EMS Chief Sarah Tompkins remains hospitalized with severe burns from the Robbins Lumber explosion that killed two firefighters
Jun 23, 2026Open source
Maine Strong Foundation raises more than $650K for people affected by Searsmont explosion
Maine Strong Foundation said there have been more than 600 contributions.
Jun 19, 2026Open source
Memorial service set for Searsmont assistant fire chief
Second fire in under two years erupts at Orrington trash plant Heavy smoke could be seen in the area and in surrounding towns.Maine ranks among states with h...
Jun 18, 2026Open source
Auburn missing girl found safe
Maine ranks among states with highest population growthMore people are moving to Maine than ever before.According to the Bangor Daily News, a recent report f...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Memorial service set for Searsmont assistant fire chief who died from lumber mill fire injuries
SEARSMONT, Maine (WABI) - A memorial service for the Searsmont assistant fire chief who died as a result of last month’s fire and explosion at Robbins Lumb...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
The Office of State Fire Marshal said Sunday that 76-year-old Wayne Woodbury had died at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Searsmont, ME, Assistant Fire Chief Dies Month after Deadly Lumber Mill Explosion
Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury died a month after he was injured by an explosion and fire at Robbins Lumber, which also claimed the life of a Morrill fi...
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Assistant fire chief dies weeks after he was injured in lumber mill explosion in Maine
The assistant chief of the Searsmont Fire Department, Wayne Woodbury, was among the 12 injured in the May 15 fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
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Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory
Late Democratic entry Troy Jackson won Maine’s U.S. Senate seat early Wednesday, defeating longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins, taking advantage of Pres...
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Troy Jackson Ousts Susan Collins in Maine, Replacing 30-Year Republican Senator With a Progressive
The hard-to-beat Maine Republican was defeated by a progressive new to the national scene as Democrats took the Senate.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Goodbye, Susan Collins
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Nov 5, 2026Open source
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Searsmont is in Waldo County, Maine.
Region: Maine
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04973
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Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory
Late Democratic entry Troy Jackson won Maine’s U.S. Senate seat early Wednesday, defeating longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins, taking advantage of Pres...
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Troy Jackson Ousts Susan Collins in Maine, Replacing 30-Year Republican Senator With a Progressive
The hard-to-beat Maine Republican was defeated by a progressive new to the national scene as Democrats took the Senate.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Goodbye, Susan Collins
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Nov 5, 2026Open source
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