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Disaster Response: A firefighter, Andrew Cross, 27, was killed and at least 11 others were hurt after an explosion and fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont/Morrill, with memorials held Saturday as multiple departments responded to the blaze. Public Safety: Maine’s moose-collision season is in full swing, with I-95 between Bangor and Houlton flagged as a hotspot for serious night crashes. Healthcare Dollars: Medicaid radiology spending hit $292,867 in Belfast in 2024, while Bangor providers billed $4.58M for radiology procedures—both reflecting steady growth. Local Crime: Lisbon police are investigating a burglary at a cannabis shop where masked suspects stole cash and merchandise and fled in a stolen gray Honda CR-V. Tourism Courts: Bar Harbor’s cruise passenger cap was partially overturned—now only enforceable in July and August. Business & Community: Periwinkle Needlepoint marked its first year in Thomaston with an open house, and Finding Our Voices received a $7,500 First National Bank grant for domestic-abuse support and teen dating-abuse prevention.

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