# Friday, May 22nd, 2026: Firefighter killed in Searsmont explosion laid to rest; Maine graduates navigate a confusing economic landscape

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Podcast: [This Day in Maine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484)
Published: 2026-05-22T21:54:03+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mainepublic.org/podcast/this-day-in-maine/2026-05-22/friday-may-22nd-2026-firefighter-killed-in-searsmont-explosion-laid-to-rest-maine-graduates-navigate-a-confusing-economic-landscape
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Duration seconds: 472

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