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Disaster in Maine: A firefighter was killed and at least 11 people were injured after a silo explosion followed a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont; the blaze was still burning late Friday as crews from dozens of departments worked, and investigators including the Fire Marshal’s Office, ATF, OSHA and DEP moved in. National Politics: Vice President JD Vance hit Maine with a fraud crackdown pitch, tying it to Medicaid enforcement and warning states they could lose money if they don’t pursue fraud aggressively. Global Watch: President Trump returned from a high-stakes China summit focused on trade and foreign policy, while Chinese young adults shared mixed views of America. Everyday Life: Social Security released state-by-state baby-name rankings—Liam and Olivia stayed top nationally. Local Oddity: Bellevue used a “Beaver Deceiver” to outsmart beavers and protect waterways.

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Maine collected $2.4 billion in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2024

Maine collected $2.4 billion in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2024

Maine fire, explosion kills firefighter, injures multiple people at lumber mill, officials say

Maine fire, explosion kills firefighter, injures multiple people at lumber mill, officials say

'They care deeply about their employees': Members of Maine's logging industry react to Robbins Lumber explosion

'They care deeply about their employees': Members of Maine's logging industry react to Robbins Lumber explosion


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