The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously in support of Shawn Esler’s appointment, which now advances to the Maine Senate.
WATERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Jason Frost named new Waterville fire chief to ‘keep a good thing going’
Frost, 45, has been Waterville’s deputy fire chief just under three years and will succeed fire Chief Shawn Esler, who is leaving Oct. 3 to become the state fire marshal.
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Fire destroys Waterville outbuilding loaded with tools
The fire, which destroyed about $15,000 worth of contractors’ tools, was reported late Tuesday night on Louise Avenue.
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Waterville kitchen fire displaces 2 adults, 5 children
The cooking fire associated with hot oil in a first-floor kitchen at 35 Boutelle Ave. was deemed accidental, fire chief said.
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Fire causes significant damage to Waterville home, displaces 2
The cause of an Oakland Street fire has yet to be determined and the Office of State Fire Marshal is leading the investigation, according to the Waterville Fire Department.
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Waterville launches system to alert residents of emergencies, other city events
Residents can sign up to receive alerts by email, text message, pager or voicemail.
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One hospitalized following 3-vehicle crash in Waterville
The crash occurred just before 10 a.m. Thursday on Kennedy Memorial Drive, near the intersection with Carver Street.
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Two residents displaced when early morning fire damages Waterville home
The fire appears to have started Monday in the attic of the single-family home at 45 Drummond Ave., according to officials.
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Kennebec Water District completes review in aftermath of fatal Waterville fire
The district launched a review of properties with backflow prevention devices after it was discovered following a May fire at Elm Towers that the residential facility did not have such a device, allowing firefighting foam to enter the public water system.
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Waterville City Council OKs community paramedicine pilot project
The council is moving to accept a $100,000 state grant to help fund a program that would provide some health care services to people who live on the streets, have a substance abuse disorder or other problems.