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PublishedOctober 31, 2024
Firefighters respond after electrical box shorts out at Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville
Fire chief: The electrical box shorted out Wednesday evening when workers were moving large curtains that divide the gymnasium.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2024
Legislative committee supports appointment of Waterville chief as next state fire marshal
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously in support of Shawn Esler's appointment, which now advances to the Maine Senate.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2024
Jason Frost named new Waterville fire chief to ‘keep a good thing going’
Frost, 45, has been Waterville's deputy fire chief just under three years and will succeed fire Chief Shawn Esler, who is leaving Oct. 3 to become the state fire marshal.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2024
Fire destroys Waterville outbuilding loaded with tools
The fire, which destroyed about $15,000 worth of contractors' tools, was reported late Tuesday night on Louise Avenue.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2024
Waterville kitchen fire displaces 2 adults, 5 children
The cooking fire associated with hot oil in a first-floor kitchen at 35 Boutelle Ave. was deemed accidental, fire chief said.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2024
Fire causes significant damage to Waterville home, displaces 2
The cause of an Oakland Street fire has yet to be determined and the Office of State Fire Marshal is leading the investigation, according to the Waterville Fire Department.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2023
Waterville launches system to alert residents of emergencies, other city events
Residents can sign up to receive alerts by email, text message, pager or voicemail.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2023
One hospitalized following 3-vehicle crash in Waterville
The crash occurred just before 10 a.m. Thursday on Kennedy Memorial Drive, near the intersection with Carver Street.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2023
Two residents displaced when early morning fire damages Waterville home
The fire appears to have started Monday in the attic of the single-family home at 45 Drummond Ave., according to officials.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2023
Kennebec Water District completes review in aftermath of fatal Waterville fire
The district launched a review of properties with backflow prevention devices after it was discovered following a May fire at Elm Towers that the residential facility did not have such a device, allowing firefighting foam to enter the public water system.
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