firefighters
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PublishedNovember 18, 2021
Boxes are piling up at Maine businesses, creating safety problems
South Portland firefighters worry about stores that have boxes in aisles and blocking exits and not enough workers to move them.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2021
Fire marshal investigators continue to probe cause of Embden explosion, fire
The explosion Friday afternoon destroyed a log home on Bert Berry Road and sent the homeowner to the hospital with injuries and burns, according to officials.
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PublishedApril 28, 2021
Lisbon firefighters free woodpecker trapped in fishing line
The woodpecker had become entangled in fishing line in a tree by the Sabattus River.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2020
Yarmouth fire chief tests positive for COVID-19
Chief Michael Robitaille used an 'in-house' rapid test after having a 100.4-degree fever, the fire department says.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2020
Three Yarmouth firefighters, police officer injured in stairwell collapse
The first responders were transporting a patient when an exterior stairwell collapsed early Friday morning.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2020
Portland firefighters get grant for training, PPE
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PublishedJuly 26, 2020
Candle apparent cause of fire that destroyed Yarmouth home
Five firefighters were injured in the blaze Friday night at 30 Idle Acre Drive, the fire chief says.
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PublishedJuly 24, 2020
Maine Bicentennial: Harpswell
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PublishedApril 2, 2020
Commentary: Protect our first responders from coronavirus threat
As health care workers are being exposed to COVID-19, let’s make sure they have the personal protective equipment they need.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2020
Falmouth told to close fire station, hire more firefighters
A consultant says the town has immediate staffing needs that must be addressed.