WINTHROP — Thousands of times, the town’s firefighters have left their cramped station on Main Street, stopping traffic so their small fleet of trucks can be driven to house fires, car crashes, carbon monoxide scares, and other mishaps. On Saturday, firefighters plan to race out of that station one last time, but not for an […]
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Livermore Falls Fire Station renovations complete
LIVERMORE FALLS — Fire Chief Edward Hastings IV told selectmen Tuesday evening that the fire station renovations are substantially complete. “We’re back in the fire station,” he said. “Almost all of our equipment is there.” Hastings said a few remaining tools stored at the former Livermore Falls High School would be returned to the station […]
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Livermore Falls fire chief advises selectmen on loan options
LIVERMORE FALLS — Fire Chief Edward Hastings IV told selectmen at their meeting Tuesday that a 20-year loan for the fire station renovations seemed like the best option for the town. He said the renovations will cost around $720,000, including about $60,000 in project overruns. Hastings said that after reviewing 10-, 20-, and 30-year loans, […]
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Livermore Falls saving money on fire station project
LIVERMORE FALLS — Interim Town Manager Stephen J. Gould told selectmen Tuesday that the town will save $1,364 by using regular steel floor drains in the back of the fire station instead of stainless steel ones. The station renovation is being done by contractor H.E. Callahan of Auburn, which was awarded the contract on its […]
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Livermore Falls selectman defends fire chief
LIVERMORE FALLS — Selectmen are to blame for problems with the fire station rebuilding project, not Fire Chief Edward Hastings IV, Selectman Tom Barker said at Tuesday night’s board meeting. Barker said he was tired of residents criticizing Hastings. He said selectmen haven’t shown a willingness to lead and have put too many of the responsibilities […]
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5th annual Festival of Wreaths a success
About 46 wreaths were raffled off during the Festival of Wreaths at the Canton fire station Saturday. The festival took place Nov. 25, 26 and 30, and Dec. 2 and 3 to raise money for the Fire Department. (Liz Marquis/Sun Journal) CANTON — The season of giving is in full swing, and the fifth annual […]
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Livermore Falls station renovated
A crew repairs the Livermore Falls Fire Station on Park Street on Tuesday. The work includes a new internally drained roof and insulation, and weatherproofing. H.E. Callahan Construction Co. of Auburn is the general contractor. The department has stored firetrucks and equipment off-site since Oct. 1, 2015. A couple of trucks and some equipment are housed in […]
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Peru playground, fire station well underway
PERU — Repairs to the playground and construction of the new fire station are well underway. At their meeting Oct. 2, selectmen also discussed the upcoming election ballot, and the contract with Friends of Peru Elementary School. The playground, behind the Town Office, was shut down in May because of safety concerns. Since then, volunteers […]
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Kitchen fire damages Portland fire station while crews are out
PORTLAND (AP) — The Maine Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that caused damage at a Portland fire station. Fire officials say the blaze broke out around 6 p.m. Sunday, and that firefighters had to return when a couple of hot spots flared up Monday morning. Firefighters were responding to a separate call when smoke […]
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Work on Livermore Falls fire station to start this summer
Architect George Parker, left, discusses Fire Station repairs as Livermore Falls Selectmen Ron Chadwick, Jeff Bryant and Tom Barker listen during Tuesday’s selectmen meeting. LIVERMORE FALLS — Architect George Parker talked to selectmen Tuesday about renovations to the fire station this summer. New metal decking in the high bay and a new roof and heating […]