NEW GLOUCESTER — Interviews of candidates for fire chief will continue Feb. 8, Town Manager Carrie Castonguay said Friday. The search began in November with some of the 38 applicants interviewed. The 38 are from the local Fire Department, New England, Washington, Michigan, Delaware and Colorado, Castonguay said. Last month, the search was extended and seven […]
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Ogunquit fire chief files lawsuit against town as recall effort continues
OGUNQUIT—The former Ogunquit fire chief has filed a complaint in York County Superior Court seeking to appeal his firing earlier this fall. Mark O’Brien had served with the Ogunquit Fire Department for 37 years before he was placed on leave, investigated and ultimately fired by the town manager, who had concerns about his ability to […]
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Face Time: Rangeley's new rescue chief Michael Bacon
RANGELEY — All through high school, Michael Bacon had planned to go to college for law enforcement. That all changed in 1993 when he helped firefighters on Islesboro, where he then lived, to load firefighting gear onto boats to respond to a structure fire on a neighboring island. The fire turned out to be arson. […]
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Richard E. Wells
FARMINGTON — Richard E. Wells, 88, of Livermore, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 20, at Orchard Park in Farmington, following a brief illness. He was born July 19, 1929, in Lewiston, the son of Carl Wells and Mary (Haskell) Wells. He attended Livermore Falls High School. On Nov. 10, […]
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Geoff Low to become Orono's fire chief
ORONO — Auburn Fire Chief Geoff Low has been named chief of the Orono Fire Department, starting April 30, Town Manager Sophie Wilson said. Low, of Minot, has been a member of the Auburn department for about 24 years, starting as a paramedic. He was appointed chief nearly two years ago. Wilson said Low brings a […]
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Canton board names new fire chief
CANTON — Selectmen on Thursday accepted Fire Chief Sherman Bradeen’s letter of resignation and appointed volunteer firefighter Jason Vaughan to replace him. Bradeen wrote that he and his family are moving to Carthage so he would not be able to give 100 percent of his time or dedication to the town or Fire Department. He […]
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Town manager impressed by Rumford fire chief candidates
Rumford’s fire station (File photo) RUMFORD — Town Manager Linda-Jean Briggs said Friday that she and other officials are impressed with the five fire chief candidates who were interviewed this month. Robert “Bob” Chase, promoted to fire chief in August 2009, resigned in December to accept the position of deputy chief with the Auburn Fire Department. […]
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Durham names new fire chief
DURHAM — Town officials have hired a midcoast man to be the new fire chief, beginning March 1. Joseph Moore started his career as a volunteer emergency medical technician in his hometown of Union. He earned his diploma in paramedicine from Kennebec Valley Technical College and his associate degree in advanced emergency care from Kennebec […]
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Rumford fire chief resigns to join Auburn Fire Department
RUMFORD — Robert “Bob” Chase announced that he is resigning as fire chief to accept the position of deputy chief with the Auburn Fire Department. Chase, who was promoted to Rumford fire chief in August 2009, told the Board of Selectmen on Thursday, “I leave with mixed emotions. I’m anxious for what lies ahead.” Selectman Mark […]
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Lewiston hires Brian Stockdale to be new fire chief
LEWISTON — Topsham Fire and Rescue Chief Brian Stockdale has been hired as the city’s newest fire chief. According to a written statement from City Administrator Ed Barrett, Stockdale will begin work on July 27. Stockdale, a native of Boston, began his career in the fire service in the town of Hope Mills, North Carolina, […]