American lawyer and independent senator from Maine since 2013
A fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, has injured multiple people and prompted a mass casualty response. The site remains under investigation as officials assess the damage and search for additional victims. The company describes itself as a high‑tech lumber manufacturer and has a long family history in Maine.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has suspended most vehicle stops for immigration enforcement after two fatal shootings in six days — one in Biddeford, Maine, and one in Houston. The pause allows narrow exceptions for serious-crime targets and joint operations and comes as federal and state authorities open multiple investigations.
The latest immigration enforcement operations have left at least nine dead since Trump’s crackdown began. In Biddeford, Maine, an officer has fired after a vehicle was used allegedly as a weapon; other killings include cases in Houston and Minneapolis. DHS and FBI investigations are underway as critics call for independent scrutiny.