AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSearsmont Mill Tragedy: Federal ATF agents have joined Maine State Fire Marshal investigators at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont to determine what sparked Friday’s silo fire and explosion that killed firefighter Andrew Cross and left about a dozen people hurt, with operations expected to run through the week and the scene staying secured. Public Safety: Officials say multiple patients remain in serious or critical condition across New England hospitals, underscoring how long the fallout will last for families and responders. Politics Watch: In Louisiana’s GOP primary, Sen. Bill Cassidy’s bid to survive Trump’s orbit ended in a rout—another reminder of how hard it is to chart a path inside the party without Trump’s backing. Maine Business & Community: A Damariscotta workshop is set for June 24 on building and managing ponds, while Waldoboro’s downtown continues to refresh with new small businesses opening in a former storefront. Sports: Colby softball won its first NCAA Division III regional title, setting up a Super Regional next week.
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