Their helmets, boots and other gear is older than the recommended national standard, but has been found to be safe to use.
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Limington officials work to get firefighters back on job
The volunteer department was ordered to stand down after officials determined that some firefighting gear had not been replaced in the past decade and was out of date.
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Truck carrying Amazon packages crashes in Limington
Police say fuel leaked from the truck, but the driver was not injured.
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Limington orders fire department to ‘stand down’ because of outdated gear
Selectmen say they recently learned that the jackets, pants, helmets and boots worn by volunteer firefighters are more than 10 years old and therefore do not meet national standards.
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Limington family escapes fire that destroyed home that was a labor of love
The Eastmans cleared a family lot and milled trees from the property to build the house.
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Two accused of stealing Limington beach fees
The York County Sheriff’s Office set up a sting operation that led to the arrests, the sheriff says.
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Passers-by make dramatic rescue of woman from burning car in Limington
Janet Heggeman of Standish was trapped in her vehicle Monday after it hit a tree along Route 25 and burst into flames.
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Want to be ‘green’ even after you’re gone? Here’s how
From biodegradable shrouds to plain pine coffins and wooded cemetery grounds, here’s what it takes to have an earth-friendly burial.
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Police: Taser used to subdue intoxicated Buxton man carrying rifle
York County sheriff’s deputies were responding to a report of gunfire and fireworks in Limington.
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Cremation jewelry – holding remains of people, pets – becoming more popular
Limington jewelry designer Amy Richardson fuses ashes into glass jewelry to help ease her customers’ grief.