Robbins Lumber Update: Maine’s State Fire Marshal and ATF say the Searsmont mill fire and explosion is still under joint investigation, with 46 departments and 299 firefighters responding over 48 hours “and still counting,” while officials identify firefighter Andrew Cross as the fatality and report 12 injured, some in critical condition. Workforce & Response: The Maine Department of Labor says Robbins Lumber told the state it doesn’t expect layoffs and workers will keep getting paid as production aims to resume soon. Housing in Motion: Bangor’s Penquis is nearing completion on a $15M, 40-unit affordable senior complex, with demand already high and openings targeted for early next year. Federal Food Push: A new Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 would expand free meals nationwide, including higher reimbursements and more summer EBT support. AI Power Politics: Oklahoma signed a law requiring big data-center customers (75 MW+) to sign long-term agreements for infrastructure costs instead of spreading them across general rates. Road Safety: Falmouth reopened a crash scene after a dump truck and SUV collision sent an 83-year-old to a local hospital for evaluation.