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Washburn police join growing list of Maine departments forced to close
WASHBURN, Maine — In Aroostook County, small towns are struggling to maintain their police departments. Difficulty recruiting and aging forces are forcing some municipalities to consider disbanding their police. In June, Washburn residents voted to do just that, adding another town to a growing list shuttering their police service.
House Fire in Presque Isle
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Presque Isle Fire Department responded to a house fire on 42 Dupont Drive at approximately 2 am this morning. Four occupants were residing in the home and were there during the time of the fire. According to Captain Winston Reed at the Presque Isle Fire Department, the family was alerted to the fire when their fire alarms went off. One occupant had minor injuries and was treated at AR Gould. There were no serious injuries or fatalities.
Caribou’s new code enforcement officer aims to tackle blight aggressively
CARIBOU, Maine — After more than a year, Caribou has a new code enforcement officer who wants to explore ways that the city can combat its most blighted properties. In May 2023, former code enforcement officer Ken Murchison retired, leaving the city without a full-time person to investigate complaints and inspect nuisance or potentially dangerous properties. With no qualified applicants stepping forward, that left City Manager Penny Thompson the acting officer, but other job duties meant she often had to prioritize larger code issues.
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