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PublishedDecember 28, 2024
Woodstove ashes start fire in attached garage at Vassalboro home
Fire discovered after smoke detectors in garage, connected to home's alarm system, alert resident.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2024
Winslow woman suffers critical burns after putting gas on brush pile
The woman, 79, was in critical condition and flown to a Portland hospital after being burned over 40% of her body, according to Winslow Deputy Fire Chief Michael Murphy, who helped to treat her.
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PublishedMay 31, 2024
Firefighter indicted on charges of stealing more than $12,000 from Winslow Fire Association
Shawn Stetson indicted by Kennebec County grand jury.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2024
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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PublishedFebruary 6, 2024
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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PublishedSeptember 10, 2023
As Winslow revamps public safety operations, former employees speak of director with abrasive style
Former employees say Leonard Macdaid's leadership has contributed to distrust among town departments and includes threatening behavior, but the town manager dismisses the claims as a coordinated effort that also involves some town staff.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Despite firefighters’ complaints, Winslow town officials on track to make public safety merger permanent soon
A Winslow fire official says 11 of the 12 career firefighters no longer support the merger and 'morale in the firehouse has dropped significantly from the deputy chief position down to the lowest member.'
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
Winslow likely to adopt new model for fire, police operations
In an effort to save money, the town has been testing a restructured public safety system in which a public safety director would oversee the fire and police departments.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2023
Ten people displaced after structure fire destroys Waterville apartment building
The Red Cross was assisting the people who rushed from the building early Monday on School Street, just west of downtown.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2023
Winslow council considers request to expand ambulance services
Interim fire Chief Scott Bolduc told the Town Council this week that the Fire Department could transport patients to hospitals and other health facilities between Bangor and Portland as a way to help relieve overburdened emergency medical services.
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