The book drive is part of a statewide effort involving Maine authors, bookstores and literary groups to replace 9,500 books lost in a blaze last month.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Times Record
Fire that destroyed portable outhouse in Richmond intentionally set
A portable toilet at the Richmond Utilities District construction site burned to the ground, fire officials said.
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Posted inMaine, News
Portland warehouse, home to multiple businesses, damaged in fire
The fire at 160 Presumpscot St. was reported by a passerby just after 2 a.m. Friday.
Posted inTimes Record
West Bath house fire displaces two
The fire at 40 Rocky Ridge Road in West Bath was reported at 7:20 a.m. on Monday, said West Bath Fire Chief Jonathan Beane.
Posted inMaine
Fire destroys Mini Cooper in Waterville after reported oil change
A woman told police that while she was driving on I-95 after getting an oil change, an engine light came on and she pulled over, at which time her car went up in flames.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Maine, News
Firefighters rescue four people from burning building in Westbrook
Two of the occupants were transported to an area hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.
Posted inMaine
Man found dead after fire in Poland home
Michael Murphy, 65, lived at the residence where firefighters discovered a body Saturday morning, the State Fire Marshal’s Office says.
Posted inMaine
Fire damages building at Maine Woods Pellet Co. in Athens
The fire, reported at 11:28 p.m. Sunday at Maine Woods Pellet Co. on Harmony Road, damaged the walls, roof and most of the wire trays.
Posted inMaine
Farmington house fire kills man and woman
William and Tomasa Vincent, both in their 70s, died as a result of the blaze, the third fatal fire in Maine in less than a week.
Posted inMaine
Legislature may eliminate the $7 fee for online burn permits
Hoping to encourage people to follow safe practices and prevent wildfires, lawmakers consider axing the charge.