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PublishedSeptember 9, 2024
Inaugural 5K supports housing for first responders, veterans
The fundraiser for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation drew 300 runners to Payson Park.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2024
‘It was our jewel’: Damariscotta pushes to help popular restaurant rebuild
Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina was destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2024
Damariscotta restaurant destroyed by fire
Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
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PublishedMay 2, 2024
Maine’s firefighters rarely fight fires. Instead they’re answering medical calls.
In 2022, just 4.5% of calls that came into Maine fire departments were for fires. Almost three-quarters were for medical assistance.
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PublishedApril 8, 2024
Falmouth Fire-EMS chief named Instructor of the Year
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2024
A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine's fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine's non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren't investing in the equipment would like to.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2024
Eyeing recruiting and retention, Gardiner officials agree to 15% pay increase for firefighters
City firefighters are expected to see the increase in their base pay beginning July 1.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2023
Firefighter training facility in Fairfield graduates first recruits
The Twin Rivers Fire Academy was the first to train recruits to the National Fire Protection Association’s Firefighter I and II certification levels, according to officials.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Fire displaces Pownal family
Firefighters limit damage to a farmhouse, but a garage and barn are destroyed.
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PublishedMarch 13, 2023
Passersby rescue ATV riders who broke through ice at Litchfield pond
Officials say quick action by two men, one of whom broke through the ice at Pleasant Pond during rescue efforts himself, could have been lifesaving.
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