Firefighter Andrew Cross, 27, was killed in the explosion at Robbins Lumber.
Searsmont
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
1 firefighter dead, at least 10 people injured in fire and explosion at Searsmont mill
A large plume of black smoke was visible for miles as firefighters rushed to Robbins Lumber in Waldo County, where state Fire Marshal Shawn Esler said at an afternoon press conference “we have not even really begun a scene examination.”
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Obituary: Peter M. Williams
SEARSMONT – Peter M. Williams, 66, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, with his dog and copilot, Kirby, faithfully by …
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Obituary: Peter M. Williams
SEARSMONT – Peter M. Williams, 66, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Newburgh.
A full obituary will be published, with information regarding …
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A rare descent of Upper St. George River
For many years, I’ve organized a Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society spring whitewater trip on the St. George River that flows through Waldo and Knox counties. The section chosen has been from Searsmont to North Appleton, the same route as the traditional downriver race held each March. Rarely paddled is a sector of the St. […]
