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PublishedOctober 11, 2022
In effort to reduce spending, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Manchester to consider combining public works resources
The three municipalities will meet Monday evening for an open-ended discussion on how to bring down costs by sharing some services.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2022
Gardiner mulls fire protection concerns in wake of house fire
While the Gardiner Fire Department is adding firefighter/paramedics to its staff, concerns remain over response times and how often the department stands empty.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2022
Augusta police officers, and a firefighter, who died in the line of duty memorialized with new signs
The emergency responders have been recognized with memorial signs erected at the Augusta locations where they were killed serving the community.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2022
Skowhegan fire chief to retire after 8 years leading fire operations
Chief Shawn Howard has served with the Skowhegan Fire Department for more than a quarter century, having joined fresh out of high school.
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PublishedJune 3, 2022
Property taxes to increase in Augusta for the first time in 5 years
Augusta councilors approved a $72.6 million budget for the city and its schools Thursday, resulting in a 4.7% tax increase several said was unavoidable.
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PublishedApril 21, 2022
Dog dies, but no people injured, after fire at Augusta 2-family home, officials say
Around 30 firefighters from seven departments spent just about two hours fighting the blaze on Leighton Road Thursday morning.
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PublishedApril 1, 2022
Proposed Augusta budget adds 8 firefighter-paramedics to address staff shortage, increase in rescue calls
The city manager's $73.7 million proposal would hike property taxes 8.1%.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2022
Augusta to seek federal funding to address shortage of emergency service workers
Fire chief says department is critically understaffed while call volumes are increasing, leading to safety concerns and overworked firefighter/paramedics.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2022
High school students gear up for firefighting careers
At a time when recruiting and retaining firefighters has grown increasingly difficult, officials believe high school fire science programs are part of the solution.
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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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