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
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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
Maine assistant fire chief dies weeks after suffering injuries in lumber mill explosion
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
Searsmont fire official dies weeks after Maine lumber mill fire, explosion
Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury, 76, died Sunday at Maine Medical Center, the fire marshal announced weeks after the Robbins Lumber explosion.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
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Trump Badly Screws Susan Collins as Maine ICE Death Takes Darker Turn
Collins cast some recent votes that can help likely Democratic challenger Troy Jackson tie her to Trump and to ICE. And there’s evidence that both liberals...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Despite Ditching Platner, Democrats Aren't Better Off With Troy Jackson
AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty Democrats thought their Maine nightmare ended the day Graham Platner finally pulled the plug on his scandal-plagued Senate campaign...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
It’s Fine to Criticize Graham Platner’s Replacement
Colleagues allege that Troy Jackson’s bullying kept Maine Democrats from getting more done.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Ruhle On Platner Replacement's Anger Issues: 'Might Be Exactly What Voters' Want
Maine Democrats have settled on former State Senate President Troy Jackson to replace scandal-plagued Graham Platner as their Senate nominee, and, as it turn...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Maine Democrats are moving on from Platner. But cracks might linger.
Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is on track to become Maine’s new Democratic Senate nominee this weekend. But eleventh-hour candidacies frequent...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Troy Jackson on track to replace Platner as Democratic Senate nominee in Maine
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson appears on track to clinch the Democratic nomination for Senate after his top competitors made weekend exits from...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
Maine Democratic Senate frontrunner faces scrutiny over alleged anger outbursts
Troy Jackson’s brash conduct raises alarm bells about his temperament as the nominee for a key Senate race, some critics said.
Jul 21, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Jackson, a longtime lawmaker, consolidated support among Democrats at weekend caucuses thanks to his campaign's organization and policy overlaps with Graham...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
5 things to know about the Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson
Jackson, who has emerged as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner, is a Republican turned Democrat who is seen as close to Platner on policy.
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Big Action in Maine Senate Race As Candidates Drop Out, Who Will Replace Platner Becomes Clear
Maine Senate race heats up as top Democratic candidates drop out, paving way for Troy Jackson
Jul 20, 2026Open source
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Giant metal roosters spread autism acceptance in Maine after town zoning spat
OGUNQUIT, Maine (AP) — Giant metal roosters are popping up on lawns in and around a community in southern Maine and as far away as New Zealand in support o...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Ouimet led from the opening day and shot 4-over 76 in the final round to win her first title, while Ruth Colucci and Jade Haylock tied for second.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
The former champion who finished fourth this year is looking forward to her first season as the women's golf head coach for the Huskies.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
From rentals on Wilson Lake to delivered boats in Rangeley and shuttle-supported river trips in Bethel, western Maine offers several ways to paddle without o...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
You Should Still Bet on Susan Collins Winning
AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite The moment Graham Platner dropped out of Maine's Senate race, prediction markets moved. The Democrat Party's odds of flipping th...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
A new boutique hotel just opened in the oldest downtown in Maine
A new boutique hotel just opened steps from the oldest downtown in Maine, and there is no full-time staff on the property.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Everyone Comparing Maine to 2024 Is Looking at the Wrong State | Opinion
"Every ambitious Republican in the state has received the message—the decision has been made."
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Maine town where immigrants felt secure shaken by ICE killing
The killing of a Colombian man by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Biddeford, Maine, has made other immigrants and Latinos feel less secure.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Maine town where immigrants felt secure shaken by ICE killing
The killing of a Colombian man by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Biddeford, Maine, has made other immigrants and Latinos feel less secure.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Opinion: ICE is out of control. Here’s what to do about it.
Protesters gather near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility Scarborough, Maine, one day after the shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero...
Jul 21, 2026Open source
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Giant metal roosters spread autism acceptance in Maine after town zoning spat
OGUNQUIT, Maine (AP) — Giant metal roosters are popping up on lawns in and around a community in southern Maine and as far away as New Zealand in support o...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Trump Badly Screws Susan Collins as Maine ICE Death Takes Darker Turn
Collins cast some recent votes that can help likely Democratic challenger Troy Jackson tie her to Trump and to ICE. And there’s evidence that both liberals...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Ouimet led from the opening day and shot 4-over 76 in the final round to win her first title, while Ruth Colucci and Jade Haylock tied for second.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
The former champion who finished fourth this year is looking forward to her first season as the women's golf head coach for the Huskies.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
From rentals on Wilson Lake to delivered boats in Rangeley and shuttle-supported river trips in Bethel, western Maine offers several ways to paddle without o...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Despite Ditching Platner, Democrats Aren't Better Off With Troy Jackson
AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty Democrats thought their Maine nightmare ended the day Graham Platner finally pulled the plug on his scandal-plagued Senate campaign...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
You Should Still Bet on Susan Collins Winning
AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite The moment Graham Platner dropped out of Maine's Senate race, prediction markets moved. The Democrat Party's odds of flipping th...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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