AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSearsmont Lumber Aftermath: Four injured people from the Robbins Lumber fire and explosion have been released from hospitals, but eight remain hospitalized as investigators continue to sort out what happened after a volunteer firefighter, Andrew Cross, died. Public Remembrance: A memorial service is set for Cross on Friday, May 22, with a public visitation Thursday in Belfast. Statewide Honor: Gov. Janet Mills ordered flags lowered statewide Thursday, May 21, for former State Rep. Gerald Talbot and Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts. Youth Justice Lawsuit: Eight former Long Creek detainees filed a federal lawsuit alleging years of abuse, isolation, and sexual violence. Air Quality Warning: Maine issued an ozone alert for the coast, urging people—especially sensitive groups—to limit strenuous outdoor activity. Politics: Mills endorsed Hannah Pingree in the Democratic governor’s primary. Local Life: Rockland was named one of America’s friendliest towns, and new restaurant openings keep rolling in across April.
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