SEARSMONT, Maine — Hundreds of firefighters, first responders and community members lined the streets of Searsmont, Maine, to honor Searsmont firefighter who died following injuries sustained in the Robbins Lumber explosion on May 15.Assistant Chief Wayne Woodbury, 76, of the Searsmont Fire Department, died Sunday morning, June 14, from injuries suffered in the May 15 explosion at Robbins Lumber. He had been receiving treatment at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

The best-of-the-best new products entered into the 2026 Challengers Award competition have been cut to twenty products.

The best-of-the-best new products entered into the 2026 Challengers Award competition have been cut to twenty products.

The best-of-the-best new products entered into the 2026 Challengers Award competition have been cut to twenty products.

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 9.1 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 20 to June 3. The reading is up 0.3 months from April and 0.7 months from May 2025.

Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 9.1 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 20 to June 3. The reading is up 0.3 months from April and 0.7 months from May 2025.

The convention, named one of Trade Show Executive's 50 Fastest-Growing Shows of 2025, will once again bring together leading distributors and suppliers from across North America’s flooring and building materials channels.

The convention, named one of Trade Show Executive's 50 Fastest-Growing Shows of 2025, will once again bring together leading distributors and suppliers from across North America’s flooring and building materials channels.

The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Federal Forest Restoration Program and the Ochoco National Forest have completed a first-of-its-kind reforestation project within the Crazy Creek Fire burn area, planting and protecting more than 74,000 ponderosa pine seedlings across 424 acres of federal forestland.

The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Federal Forest Restoration Program and the Ochoco National Forest have completed a first-of-its-kind reforestation project within the Crazy Creek Fire burn area, planting and protecting more than 74,000 ponderosa pine seedlings across 424 acres of federal forestland.