Albert Curtis III resigned as Chief of the Greenwood Fire Department.
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Industry budget goes up by $51K
Voters approved a municipal spending plan at town meeting Saturday.
Festival of Wreaths at Canton Fire Department
CANTON — The sixth annual Festival of the Wreaths, presented by the Canton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 24 and 25, and Dec. 1 and 2. Raffle tickets may be purchased when visiting the festival. Each decorated wreath will be raffled off on the last […]
New Gloucester fire chief placed on administrative leave
NEW GLOUCESTER — Town Manager Carrie Castonguay confirmed Friday that Fire Chief James Ladewig was placed on paid administrative leave Thursday, Oct. 18. Castonguay said by telephone Friday that she is in the middle of an investigation on the matter that she hopes will be completed by next week. She declined to give details on […]
Norway Fire Department replacing expired air packs
NORWAY — Fire Chief Dennis Yates said Wednesday his department will replace eight of its 22 self-contained breathing apparatus, or air packs, which expired in May. “I got quotes from Fire Tech and Safety on the air packs,” he said. “In order to purchase the eight air packs, it would cost $52,920 and would require […]
Funeral procession for former Auburn fire chief
A funeral procession for former Auburn Fire Chief Clifton Smith proceeds Wednesday morning down Lisbon Street in Lewiston on its way to Ridge Cemetery in Lisbon. The procession moved from Auburn to Lewiston and then to Lisbon. Smith, a Lewiston native who was a firefighter for 37 years and Auburn chief for 21, died Oct. 18 […]
Bradley Fire Department received safety award
The Bradley Volunteer Fire Department has earned the Safety and Health Award for Public Employers (SHAPE) in recognition of their rigorous safety achievement program. The SHAPE Award, presented to Bradley Volunteer Fire Department on September 18, recognizes public sector organizations that voluntarily undertake a rigorous safety achievement program for their workers. Bradley Volunteer Fire Department’s […]
Auburn Fire Dept. to host open house
AUBURN — Fire Chief Robert Chase and Fire Prevention Officer David O’Connell will welcome local families to the Fire Department’s open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Central Station, 550 Minot Ave. The open house commemorates National Fire Safety Month. Participants will receive fire safety tips and have the opportunity to […]
Taylor Pond residents to assess fire danger
Forest Ranger Kent Nelson, Auburn Fire Chief Robert Chase, Auburn Fire Prevention Officer David O’Connell and Director of EMS Brad Chicoine led demonstrations June 2 for Taylor Pond residents to assess fire danger around their homes. The effort was supported by a $500 grant from State Farm Insurance. A Chipping Day to remove brush was held June […]
Jay accepts Livermore company's bid for SUV
JAY — Selectpersons voted Monday to accept the high bid of $1,201.99 for the Sewer Department’s 2004 Ford Escape. The SUV was put up for sale after the town learned the vehicle needed costly repairs before it would pass a state inspection. Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere opened three bids during the select board’s meeting. Ted […]