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Maine Industrial Disaster: A firefighter was killed and at least 11 others were injured in a Friday fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont; Andrew Cross, 27, was identified, and two critical patients were sent to Boston’s Mass General Brigham as investigators look for answers. Data Center Backlash: Across the U.S., communities are pushing back harder on AI data centers, with moratorium efforts spiking and New Hampshire’s state bill limiting local control reportedly tabled—while Utah’s massive Box Elder County plan faces mounting public resistance. Public Health Watch: The CDC says more than 180 people have been sickened by salmonella tied to backyard poultry, including cases in Maine, urging strict hygiene and keeping birds and supplies outside. Politics & Power: A Washington Post editorial board attacks Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner over his “working class” pitch, while Trump’s $347M war chest signals a tough fight to hold Congress. Science Breakthrough: Researchers report a hidden molecular “switch” in brown fat that could eventually lead to treatments for bone disease.

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Firefighter killed, 11 hurt in Maine lumber mill explosion, large fire

Firefighter killed, 11 hurt in Maine lumber mill explosion, large fire

Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion

Maine communities mourn the 27-year-old firefighter killed in a lumber mill explosion

Firefighter killed in Maine lumber mill explosion and fire identified

Firefighter killed in Maine lumber mill explosion and fire identified

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Firefighter, 27, killed and others remain critically injured after Maine lumber mill explosion

Firefighter, 27, killed and others remain critically injured after Maine lumber mill explosion


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