New fire, emergency vehicle stations coming to Anson and Jackman
The towns are among 27 communities in Maine receiving federal funding for public safety buildings.
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Maine’s rural counties scramble to fill gaps in police patrols
As state police pull back on routine patrols of rural areas, some county officials are banding together to take the fight to the state level.
Washington County seeks answers to lighter police presence
The State Police decided to eliminate routine patrols of the county, which has placed an onus on understaffed county and municipal departments.
Husband and wife left behind trail of mismanagement at Sumner Fire Department, report says
The couple are charged with stealing from the department in the small western Maine town. He has denied the accusations.
USM study finds rural residents five times more likely to live far from ambulance stations
A first-of-its-kind study found that about half of all residents who live more than 25 minutes from an ambulance station are in rural areas.
Somerset County detective sues gun manufacturer SIG Sauer alleging his pistol unintentionally discharged
The lawsuit alleges the gun manufacturer designed and negligently marketed a defective firearm.
Legislature shores up finances of emergency medical service providers around the state
The legislature approved $31 million of the $70 million that EMS officials requested, providing a lifeline while longer-term solutions are considered.