Midcoast Disaster Response: Investigators from the Maine State Fire Marshal and the ATF have launched a joint probe into the Robbins Lumber fire and explosion in Searsmont that killed firefighter Andrew Cross and left 12 injured, with the National Response Team using specialized tools and experts to determine what sparked the blast. Public Health & Water: A new push from hundreds of health professionals urges the EPA to monitor microplastics in drinking water, arguing the risk is now too widespread to ignore. Marine Science: White shark research is kicking off for the season, with Cape Cod highlighted as a predictable hotspot and the public invited to report sightings via the Sharktivity app. PFAS Research for Farms: Maine awarded another $3 million for PFAS studies focused on agricultural impacts, building on the state’s PFAS Fund created in 2022. Rare Nature Moment: A Market Basket shipment in New Hampshire turned up two orange lobsters—an ultra-rare find that’s drawing attention from Maine lobster scientists. Tech & Privacy: Reports say U.S. border surveillance tools have been used against American citizens, raising fresh alarms about how far enforcement tech reaches.