Flags to Be Lowered in Honor of Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief on Wednesday

Firefighters honor Asst. Chief Woodbury at Belfast memorial service

BELFAST — “The unity that is represented by the gathering today gives me hope – hope that our tomorrow will be good. And hope that a next generation coming up will take this further than ever. For a safe, secure, and a united, community,” said Pastor Warren Heath. “I believe that that is what Wayne would say as well.” Firefighters gathered at Belfast Area High School on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, to recognize Searsmont Asst. Fire Chief Wayne Wood…

Funeral held for fallen Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury

BELFAST -- Firefighters across the state gathered in Belfast to join family and friends in celebrating the life of Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury.

Funeral held for fallen Searsmont assistant fire chief

The service was held on Wednesday, June 24, at Belfast Area High School.

Flags to be lowered in honor of Searsmont assistant fire chief on Wednesday

Wayne Woodbury, 76, died from injuries sustained during the fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in May.

Funeral planned for Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief killed after Robbins Lumber explosion

The funeral is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Belfast Area High School.

Funeral set for Searsmont assistant fire chief who died of injuries from mill explosion

A public funeral will be held in Belfast for Wayne Woodbury, assistant chief of the Searsmont Fire Department, who died of injuries sustained in the fire and explosion at the Robbins Lumber mill last month. The memorial will be held on Wednesday, June 24 at 1 p.m., at Belfast Area High School, 25 Lions Way, Belfast. Attendees can park on and around Belfast Area High School. Overflow parking will be at Troy Howard Middle School with shuttles avai…