SEARSMONT, Maine — Robbins Lumber has resumed full mill operations less than two weeks after an explosion at its Searsmont facility killed one person and injured 12 others, company officials announced. The company said it resumed full operations and began processing orders again on May 26 after employees and industry partners worked to restore the facility. …”We have worked quickly to restore operations safely and efficiently,” the company said. Robbins Lumber said its coatings facility was not affected by the explosion and has continued normal operations. The company is also using its Sanford location for warehousing, while its East Baldwin mill has increased production. …Robbins Lumber also provided an update on three family members injured in the explosion. James Robbins and Alden Robbins, along with Alden’s daughter, Lily Robbins, remain hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital. The company remains encouraged by their progress and looks forward to welcoming them back.

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