A fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, turned a Friday into a major emergency, injuring at least five people and mobilizing regional responders. Officials described it as a mass casualty event as the incident stretched local resources. Reports say flames began where wood shavings are packaged, then spread to a nearby dust silo that later exploded. Investigators including Maine State Police and the fire marshal are still determining the cause, amid warnings about a possible major fuel leak.
In Maine, Christopher Knight disappeared into the woods in 1986 and lived undetected for 27 years, relying on stealth and cabin theft for survival. Known as “The Ghost of the Woods,” he avoided people and moved primarily at night. His isolation ended when law enforcement caught him during a theft, leading to arrest and widespread fascination.
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Maine’s governor has vetoed L.D. 307, a bill that would have imposed what would’ve been the US’s first statewide moratorium on new data centers. The proposal aimed to halt new projects until November 1, 2027, but the veto keeps the state’s path for expansion unchanged, shifting the debate to next steps.
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