The city could partner with a needle exchange program to offer people 5 cents for each used needle they turn in.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford County first responders express concern over dispatch delays
County Administrator Zane Loper and Communications Director Geffrey Inman acknowledged the low staffing issue at Oxford County Regional Communications and noted they are actively trying to recruit people.
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Posted inNews
Live cannonball turned in to Yarmouth police
A man was attempting to turn in some ammunition, which included the cannonball, when concerns arose that it may still be active.
Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal
Traffic sign donated to help increase public safety in Farmington
Stephan Bunker donated the warning sign as a means t promote highway and public safety.
Posted inMaine, News
T-Mobile customers in Maine get false alarm about statewide 911 outage
The erroneous alert went out to cellphones on the T-Mobile network around 2:45 p.m. A notification 20 minutes later advised Maine residents that the alert was a false alarm stemming from a temporary outage in Massachusetts.
Posted inMaine, News
Shadow of concern approaches as Somerset County public safety officials prepare for eclipse
Emergency management agencies, law enforcement, medical providers and others are coordinating plans ahead of the April 8 eclipse, which is expected to draw visitors to rural areas across the state.
Posted inNews
Brunswick police investigate shots fired on Maine Street
Police are asking the public’s help in finding the person who fired several shots on Maine Street near Atwood Lane Sunday night.
Posted inNews
Brunswick Fire Department staffing shortage ‘a constant battle’
Eight of the Brunswick Fire Department’s 41 firefighting positions are vacant.
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Sunday’s heavy rain causes crashes involving 14 vehicles on I-295 in Freeport
State troopers responded to a call of a potential eight-vehicle crash on 295 North in Freeport, to discover five separate crashs.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Tips and tricks when working with fireworks
With the summer months finally here, it is important to remember to enjoy fireworks safely for the benefit of you and those around you.