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  • Two dead after small plane crashes, catches fire at Trenton airport
    on July 26, 2024 at 7:00 am

    VIDEO: The two people on board a small plane that crashed at a small mid-coast Maine airport have died, officials say. Maine State Police say the names of the pilot and passenger involved are not being released until positive identification is made […]

  • Community makes new piece for Brewer Fire Department possible
    on July 24, 2024 at 7:00 am

    VIDEO: The Brewer Fire Department has an impressive new addition. The department was in need of a new table for firefighters to eat and gather. Tony Cobb, who has been with the department for over 25 years, decided to get a new table as a gift for […]

  • The Ripple Effect: Old Orchard Beach swimmers in greater danger following winter's storms
    on July 24, 2024 at 3:02 am

    VIDEO: This summer, thousands of beachgoers have visited the 7 miles of Saco Bay's sandy shore, but in some spots, they're meeting an increased danger. "It's definitely a different beach from a year ago," Old Orchard Beach motel owner J.J. Mokarzel […]

  • Maine fire departments receive $1.1 million in grant funding for basic equipment
    on July 24, 2024 at 2:09 am

    After receiving funding from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program, six local fire departments will receive a total of $1,132,922.44 in federal funding to improve firefighter safety. Senator Susan Collins signed off on the grant, stating […]

  • Fort Fairfield’s Mini Muster Madness
    on July 23, 2024 at 7:34 pm

    VIDEO: The Maine Potato Blossom Festival’s Mini Muster event was Friday evening. Kids got the chance to see the hard work and skills that it takes to be a firefighter and police officer. Children from around the county came out to participate in […]

  • Fire departments from Milford, Bradley participate in alternatively fueled vehicle safety training
    on July 23, 2024 at 8:56 am

    VIDEO: For local fire departments safety is a top priority, and in an ever-evolving world where alternatively fueled vehicles are becoming more prominent, it's important to know how to respond in case of an emergency. "The family atmosphere matters […]

  • Media Investigation: Lithium-ion batteries blamed for a growing number of fires in Maine
    on July 22, 2024 at 7:00 am

    VIDEO: It is becoming all too common across the country and here in Maine - fires caused by lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are used in everyday devices like cell phones, e-bikes, and electric vehicles. But what are some do’s and don’ts […]

  • First responders in Harrison save unconscious woman in heroic roadside CPR effort
    on July 22, 2024 at 1:14 am

    In the right place at the right time. That's how Cumberland County Sheriff's deputies describe a life-saving effort Saturday morning in Harrison. Cumberland County Patrol Lieutenant, Jim Estabrook, says they were responding to a shooting in Harrison […]

  • Littleton and Island Falls to get $1.5 million in congressional funds
    on July 19, 2024 at 7:00 am

    Two Aroostook County municipalities will receive funding from the Maine Fiscal Year 2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations bill advanced by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, who is vice chairwoman of the […]

  • Several car fires doused in southern Maine
    on July 18, 2024 at 4:30 pm

    PHOTO: Firefighters raced to put out a car fire in the parking lot of Hannaford on Forest Avenue in Portland Wednesday evening. The fire department said a hybrid vehicle caught fire just after 7 p.m. Firefighters said the potential for battery […]

  • Old Town, Orono firefighters team up with University of Maine football summer training
    on July 17, 2024 at 7:18 pm

    VIDEO: There was a new spin on summer morning workouts for the Maine football team. The Old Town and Orono Fire Departments showed up to train with the Black Bears in a way only they could. The team worked together to pull a fire truck from the […]

  • Storms bring lightning, damage to Maine with more on the horizon
    on July 17, 2024 at 7:00 am

    Several strong, even severe, storms moved through Maine Tuesday evening, bringing heavy rain, strong, gusty winds and a lot of lightning. Some areas also saw downed trees and power lines, causing thousands of customers to lose power. A few hundred […]

  • Sawdust catches fire outside Rockland house
    on July 17, 2024 at 7:00 am

    The homeowners at 86 Mechanic Street weren’t home Tuesday night, but fortunately, their neighbors were. The owners had been staying in a hotel for the night while their freshly refinished floors dried when, at approximately 9 p.m., July 16, 2024, […]

  • Driver rescued after SUV gets stuck on Rockport mountain bike trail
    on July 16, 2024 at 7:00 am

    PHOTOS: Crews rescued the driver of an SUV after they drove down a mountain bike trail in Rockport and got stuck. The Rockport Fire Department says they got a call around 6 p.m. on Sunday from the driver of a Toyota RAV 4 who was lost and stuck on […]

  • Man missing for four days rescued from bog in Weld
    on July 15, 2024 at 7:00 am

    A 75-year-old New Sharon man reported missing Monday was rescued from a bog Friday afternoon. According to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Michael Altmaier was reported missing after never showing up for a scheduled meeting […]