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PublishedJanuary 17, 2020
Waterville fire chief: Alleged white power gesture in photo made ‘unknowingly’
Waterville Fire Chief Shawn Esler said he investigated the allegation that a firefighter was making a hand gesture associated with "white power" in Facebook photo.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2020
After 60 years with Oakland fire, Deputy Chief Hardy Taylor says goodbye
A public retirement party will be held at the Williams Elementary School cafeteria Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2020
Flames destroy mobile home in Troy at property that has seen at least two other fires in recent years
The fire was reported just before midnight at 3 Alley Lane.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2019
One person displaced following Oak Street fire in Waterville
The cause of the fire is being left undetermined, according to Waterville Fire Chief Shawn Esler.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Winslow Fire and Rescue department pursues paramedic training
The Kennebec County town will go from having six firefighter/basic EMTs to five paramedics and four Advanced EMTs in 2020.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2019
Winslow council authorizes $1.13 million to buy second firetruck in a month
The five-function vehicle will be financed through a 10-year lease-purchase agreement and comes amid a slew of spending for the Winslow Fire Department.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2019
People on front lines battle squeeze on Maine’s EMS system
Thanks to them, 911 callers have yet to feel the pinch of rising costs and a jury-rigged and inadequate funding model.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2019
Maine’s emergency medical response system is teetering on the brink of collapse
Underfunded and understaffed, especially in the state's vast rural stretches, EMS services are in critical condition.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2019
Stipend deal ends China officials’ funding standoff with fire agencies
The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 Monday night to release $30,000 in stipend funding for volunteer firefighters, but cautioned the fire departments "are liable for compliance with state and federal law."
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PublishedNovember 19, 2019
Commentary: Maine delegation should push to protect children, families from ‘forever chemicals’
Sens. Collins and King and Rep. Golden are uniquely situated to ensure that Congress approves vital PFAS reforms.
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