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Robbins Lumber explosion in Searsmont, Maine, leaves multiple injured – here's what happened and what we know so far

Searsmont Maine explosion breaking news: A significant fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, resulted in at least five injuries and prompted a large-scale emergency response. The incident, which began in a wood shaving packaging area and spread to a dust silo, escalated into a "mass casualty event"…

The Economic Times

‘Mass casualty incident’ after explosion near Maine lumber complex

A local fire department said it was already responding to a fire at the scene when the explosion happened

The Independent UK

Martha Stewart Follows This Container Tradition on Her Terrace – It’s the Design Masterplan for a Perfect Summer Space

The secret to a perfectly scaled summer garden – inside Martha’s meticulous container layout at her home in Maine

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Maine lumber mill explosion injures several as firefighters respond to roaring blaze

Emergency responders in Maine are at the scene of a large fire and explosion at a lumber mill in a small town in the state’s scenic midcoast region where several people are injured

The Independent UK

Vance focuses on fraud while in Maine and ignores economy as Trump’s Iran war sends prices soaring

The visit to Maine follows an earlier call from Dr. Oz for corrective action regarding alleged fraud in government health programs within the state

The Independent UK

Salmon farm faces new cruelty claims as Trump seeks to supersize fish farming

New undercover video appears to show cruel treatment of salmon at Cooke hatchery amid push for ‘chickenification’ of fish

The Guardian - US

Maine Retirees Are Quietly Losing Thousands Because of One Overlooked Property Tax Deadline

Many retirees in Maine are struggling with rising property taxes, but some are losing out on valuable relief simply because they missed one important filing...

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Maine woman sues landlord. Then came the drunk text asking her out: ‘My treat, of course’

Weird way to shoot your shot.

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He walked into the woods at 20 and remained hidden for 27 years: The unbelievable story of America’s ‘Ghost of the Woods’ and how he survived

A man vanished into Maine's woods in 1986, living undetected for 27 years by stealing from cabins. Christopher Knight, dubbed 'The Ghost of the Woods,' survived by avoiding all human contact, moving stealthily at night. His remarkable isolation ended when caught during a theft, leading to his arrest and a…

The Economic Times

PFAS Bans Are Coming: How New Laws Will Affect Your Cookware and Cosmetics

Americans are about to see major changes in the products sitting in their kitchens and bathroom cabinets as PFAS bans expand across the country. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are synthetic compounds used to make products resistant to heat, water, grease, and stains, but researchers have linked long-term exposure to…

Budget and the Bees

5 most snake-populated waters in New England

New England, a northeastern region of the United States comprising the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. New England boasts a wide range of water landscapes, including large reservoirs and meandering coastal rivers. These waters are not just playgrounds for visitors; they also offer crucial…

The Times of India

‘The Ghost of the Woods’: Man lived alone in a forest for 27 years after abandoning society

In the summer of 1986, a 20-year-old man named Christopher Thomas Knight drove into the forests of Maine and quietly disappeared. There was no dramatic farewell, political statement, or survival mission. He simply abandoned his car after it ran out of fuel and walked into the wilderness. For the next…

The Times of India

Crazed former firefighter was ‘ready for war’ as he drove eight hours to New Jersey to kill ex’s family after she dumped him over FaceTime

Brian Lanzim allegedly traveled from Maine to New Jersey armed with weapons and a bullet proof vest.

We Got This Covered

Sen. Susan Collins reveals long-standing essential tremor diagnosis: ‘I’ve lived with for decades’

The Maine senator confirmed the tremor following questions about her health that arose from recent video appearances, including her campaign announcement

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The Guardian - US

Susan Collins reveals medical condition but says her job as senator is unaffected

Republican senator for Maine, facing tough re-election battle, says she has had benign essential tremor for decades

The Guardian - US

Powerful US utilities secretly fund ‘grassroots’ groups to sway cities away from switch to public power

As communities push for publicly owned electricity, private utilities may be deploying dark money and local front groups to stop them

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New black-and-white monograph proves the “rollercoaster” of family life makes for the most powerful photos

US-based photographer Melonie Bennett’s new book, Holy Cow!, captures the “emotional rollercoaster” of life for a Maine dairy farming family in nostalgic black and white

The Independent UK

Step off, Chuck! Democrats stunningly warn Schumer to stay out of races after Maine Mills meltdown

ANALYSIS: ‘The Democratic establishment is completely disconnected from where Democratic voters are,’ one strategist told Eric Garcia, after the rebuke to the seemingly out-of-touch 75-year-old Senate minority leader

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The Independent UK

Teen charged with paddleboarder’s death deemed competent to stand trial

Deven Young had so far been treated as a juvenile in court proceedings

Reason

United Arab Emirates Law and Maine Courts

An interesting illustration of how American courts handle (correctly, I think) foreign marriages.

The Independent UK

Jon Stewart destroys the current Democratic leadership: ‘They’re lost’

Jon Stewart interviewed Graham Platner, a Maine Democrat running to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins

The Guardian - US

Governor Janet Mills suspends Maine Senate bid weeks before primary clash

Mills cites lack of funds to face off against Graham Platner in race to unseat Republican Susan Collins

Axios

Janet Mills drops out of Maine Senate race, clearing way for Platner

This is a big win for the Bernie Sanders wing of the Democratic Party.

Roll Call

Maine Gov. Janet Mills drops out of Senate race

Maine Gov. Janet Mills ended her Senate campaign on Thursday, saying she lacked the funds necessary to continue on to the June Democratic primary. “While I have the drive and passion, commitment and experience, and above all else – the fight – to continue on, I very simply do not…

Reason

Maine Governor Vetoes Broad Criminal Records Sealing Bill

From Gov. Janet Mills' message Friday "vetoing L.D. 1911, An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information/or Certain Crimes":… The post Maine Governor Vetoes Broad Criminal Records Sealing Bill appeared first on Reason.com.

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