The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association is raising funds for fishermen after a fire Friday destroyed parts of Custom House Wharf.
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Portland waterfront fire ravages 4 businesses
‘We’re not going to do anything but rebuild what was here,’ wharf co-owner John Jabar said.
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Andover woman burned when hair removal device ignites supplemental oxygen
The woman was flown to Maine Medical Center to treat burns to her face and head.
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Investigators say Sanford mill fire was arson
The fire at the vacant mill at Heritage Crossing happened Monday morning.
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Two Massachusetts women die after camper explodes in Old Orchard Beach
Officials say the explosion likely occurred after one of the women tried to light a candle, igniting a gas leak.
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Camper explosion in Old Orchard Beach injures 2, officials say
The explosion at Powder Horn Campground was likely caused by a gas leak that was ignited when an occupant of a camper attempted to light a candle, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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Two injured in suspected Farmington propane explosion
Both were transported to the hospital, according to the fire chief.
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Elan School and Yarmouth fires connected to 4 teens, state fire marshal says
The state agency says 7 fires in Poland and Yarmouth were intentionally set. Two teens have been charged in connection to some of the fires, and more charges may be coming.
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Legislative committee supports appointment of Waterville chief as next state fire marshal
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously in support of Shawn Esler’s appointment, which now advances to the Maine Senate.
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Waterville fire chief leaving to become state fire marshal
In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Waterville City Manager Bryan Kaenrath told the City Council that fire Chief Shawn Esler will be leaving his position Oct. 3 to become the new state fire marshal.