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Maine fire officials warn of increasing wildfire risks, urge extra precautions

The Maine Forest Service said the wildfire risk is high across the southern half of the state and moderate across the northern counties.

Two Otisfield Fire Department officers were promoted and one was honored for her service to the town.

Livermore’s new firetruck arrived Oct. 17 and two days later it was called into service for a car fire.

Livermore’s new firetruck arrived Tuesday and was already called into action for a car fire by Thursday.

Replacement equipment will be delivered within 45 days.

Town officials hope to build a new fire station at 104 Kinderhook St. with more space for department vehicles, training and equipment.

New fire, plow trucks needed, town officials tell Litchfield annual Town Meeting voters.

Selectpersons also voted to extend the agreement to provide nonemergency fire service to Livermore Falls until March 31.

Nathan Guptill previously served 20 years with Turner Fire Department, the last four as chief.

Organizers estimate about $200 was raised for the Hallowell Firefighters Association.