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People enter the firehouse through the blow up dragon on Oct. 31 in Livermore Falls. Leo Goddard/Franklin Journal

LIVERMORE FALLS – The Livermore Falls Fire Department, typically known for its hardworking heroes, became a place of screams and horror on October 31.

From left, Pauleen Cummins looks on as 12-year-old Ashton Ortiz and Anthony Jones pose for a photo on Oct. 31 at the Haunted Firehouse event at the Fire Department in Livermore Falls. Leo Goddard/Franklin Journal

Originating sometime before 2020, the Haunted Firehouse event was a huge success, drawing in over 40 people in the first half hour. Directly inside the fire department was candy to eat before entering a terrifying dark room. Those who dared to enter would be met with jump scares, strobing lights, and screams.

“We have tricks and treats,” said event volunteer Sandy Reed.

The event was free, but donations were also accepted. Any money earned went directly to next year’s event.

A crowd waits in line to enter the Haunted Firehouse on Oct. 31 at the Fire Department in Livermore Falls. Leo Goddard/Franklin Journal

Leo Goddard covers Farmington and some of its surrounding towns. He recently graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a BFA in Creative Writing. His passion for writing was strengthened...