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Waldo County Disaster: Federal ATF agents and the Maine State Fire Marshal are still digging into what sparked Friday’s Robbins Lumber fire and silo explosion in Searsmont that killed volunteer firefighter Andrew Cross and left 12 people hurt, with several still in Portland and Boston hospitals; investigators say high winds have slowed parts of the work, but the scene remains secured and more details are expected at a Tuesday briefing. Community Response: Searsmont’s select board voted to create a Robbins Lumber Fire Relief Fund, while donations are pouring in and officials urge people to support local firefighters. Justice & Accountability: A federal lawsuit alleges years of physical and sexual abuse at the Long Creek/ Maine Youth Center in the 1990s, and a separate murder trial begins for a man charged in a 2022 Portland shooting. Politics & Policy: The U.S. Senate confirmed two key Maine justice posts, and a viral Portland council clip shows Democrats conceding sanctuary-city limits against ICE. Health Watch: Maine DEP warns of elevated ozone Tuesday, with “unhealthy for sensitive groups” along the coast.

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