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 […]
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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 […]
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Auburn council debates Fire Department overtime conundrum
AUBURN — A working group formed to study the perennial issue of Fire Department overtime costs told the City Council on Monday that costs are driven mostly by the current collective bargaining agreement. The study said that while there will be an ongoing effort to reduce overtime costs, the city should also consider a more […]
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Limington orders fire department to ‘stand down’ because of outdated gear
Limington’s Board of Selectmen has ordered its volunteer fire department to “stand down until further notice” while the town tries to bring its firefighting protective gear into compliance with national standards. Selectmen said in a statement released Sunday that the town’s emergency rescue crews will continue to respond to all medical emergency calls during the […]
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Two firefighters seeking chief's position in Andover
ANDOVER — Two members of the Fire Department are seeking election to the chief’s position next month, and both said recruiting members is their top priority. Lt. Jim Adler and firefighter Leo Camire are vying for a three-year term to succeed Chief Justin Tibbetts, who is working full-time in Kingfield and does not have time […]
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Heat pump sparks fire that levels Paris business
Flames consume the Pampered Pups dog grooming business at 41 Western Ave. in Paris early Thursday morning. An investigator with the State Fire Marshal’s Office said a malfunctioning heat pump sparked the blaze, which left owners Steve and Carole Barrett homeless. (Chuck Blaquiere photo) PARIS — A sergeant with the State Fire Marshal’s Office said […]
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Determination helps Mat Allen succeed
NORWAY — Firefighter Mat Allen recently graduated the Basic Firefighting School held at the Paris Fire Department, which he described as “the state minimum to be able to get you inside of a burning building.” Allen who’s been with the Norway Fire Department since 2013, has been working as the person charged with keeping track of […]
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Oxford County dispatcher retires
PARIS — Twenty-eight years ago, county dispatch was a one-man operation. It was in the control room at the Oxford County Jail. And while the jail control officer might help when she had time, it was pretty much up to one person to handle emergency calls and send fire, rescue or law enforcement to respond. Today, […]
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Firefighters contain fire to Livermore Falls kitchen
LIVERMORE FALLS — Firefighters from several towns contained a kitchen fire at 39 Knapp St. on Saturday evening. The fire was caused by the oil from French-frying potatoes boiling over on a stove, Fire Chief Edward Hastings IV said. Kayla Therrien, her husband and three children were able to get out of the house safely, […]