Firefighter Andrew Cross, 27, was killed in the explosion at Robbins Lumber.
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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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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
We interviewed the Maine governor candidates. Here’s what they said.
The Portland Press Herald and Maine Public sat down with most of the gubernatorial hopefuls for one-on-one interviews.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Cumberland, North Yarmouth send $56.7 million school budget to June ballot
The budget is slightly reduced from the one introduced this spring, but still would be 5.46% higher than this year’s budget.
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School budget with $500,000 increase goes to Lisbon voters in June
The increase comes amid less state funding, passing more school expenses on to property taxpayers.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
A ‘new kind of Bush’ wants voters to give him the chance to lead Maine
Jonathan Bush is seeking to become governor after serving for years as a healthcare executive. The big first test is whether his family name will help or hurt him in the June 9 primary.
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Hannah Pingree grew up in Maine politics. Is she the next governor?
The former speaker of the Maine House and daughter of U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree has lots of support from other state leaders, but she faces a challenge in a crowded race where many voters are undecided.
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Council votes to send South Portland school budget to voters in June
The South Portland City Council voted unanimously to send the $76.2 million budget to voters.
Posted inMaine, News
12-year-old reported missing found safe
The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office report she was found safe.
Posted inCommunity, Cops & Courts, News
Portland police investigating death at Woodford Street residential facility
Shalom House confirms that one of its employees died in ‘a tragic incident this morning involving violence.’
