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With most of Maine's fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine's non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren't investing in the equipment would like to.

With most of Maine's fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine's non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren't investing in the equipment would like to.

With most of Maine's fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine's non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren't investing in the equipment would like to.

Lewiston is spending $225,000 to buy 2 acres near the Ramada Inn to replace its Lisbon Street fire station.

Lewiston is spending $225,000 to buy 2 acres near the Ramada Inn to replace its Lisbon Street fire station.

The city will pay $225,000 for roughly 2 acres behind the hotel on Pleasant Street.

With the waters receding, some Mainers are finally getting a chance to assess the damage left by Monday's storm.

Lewiston's Engine 3 aerial ladder is now 'essentially useless,' according to a Lewiston Fire Department union official, but the fire chief said it won't be long before it's fixed.

Lewiston's Engine 3 aerial ladder is now 'essentially useless,' according to a Lewiston Fire Department union official, but the fire chief said it won't be long before it's fixed.

Summertime brings families together to enjoy the beach while some inflatable kiddie pools provide a safe environment for kids to enjoy. However, with the rising number of child drownings, swimming...