Maine Lumber Mill Probe: Federal ATF and state fire officials are set to update the public on the Searsmont Robbins Lumber explosion that killed firefighter Andrew Cross and injured 12, with investigators still working through what happened after the initial blast and fire. Senior Care Watch: A new national reminder: families often can’t tell if loved ones are getting the care they pay for without staying involved—because gaps between promised and delivered services keep showing up. Education Momentum: Maine DOE and Educate Maine named the 2026 County Teachers of the Year, and the $1M Yass Prize application deadline is June 1 for education innovators. AI in Maine Schools: The University of Maine System is moving toward its first contract for ChatGPT Edu, a $1.39M, two-year deal aimed at safer use in a “high usage” environment. Politics & Power: Acting AG Todd Blanche defended a $1.8B “anti-weaponization” fund as critics call it a political payout plan. Local Life: A Waldoboro school supper accidentally served baked dirt—students had briefly tasted it before officials clarified it was part of a science project.