’The ultimate camper’: Oxford auctions off retired ambulance

The town of Oxford is auctioning off a 2003 ambulance. Bidding was set to close Tuesday at 8:40 a.m. on the website for the company Municibid, which specializes in hosting auctions for municipalities looking to sell equipment and vehicles. "This vehicle can be converted into the perfect camper for road trips!" The listing announced. The website’s founder, Greg Berry, said the auctions are a way for towns to get the best offer on used equipment, while the public has broader access to rare items. "Sometimes, these are turned into, basically, RVs or camping machines, if you will, and people live out of them," Berry said of the ambulance. "That was a real big thing during the pandemic; we saw quite a few ambulances be converted to RVs, so that was interesting. We’ve seen food trucks."
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Senator Collins speaks at Fallen Firefighter Congressional Flag Presentation in Washington, D.C.

VIDEO: Senator Susan Collins spoke Monday at the Fallen Firefighter Congressional Flag Presentation. The flag presentation is an annual event that honors firefighters who have died in the line of duty. Collins said, “From the Twin Towers to devastating wildfires and local emergencies, Americans have seen firefighters run toward danger while others flee, and our nation is united in gratitude.” 226 American flags that had flown over the U.S. Capitol were presented to the foundation to honor the 226 firefighters who gave their life. The flags will be presented to the families of the fallen firefighters at a memorial ceremony on May 5th.
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York home damaged during fire; Multiple crews called to scene

A home will no longer be able to be lived in following a fire in York Beach Saturday afternoon. York Village and York Beach Fire Departments were both called to Long Sands Road around 4:40 p.m. for a fire at a home. When they arrived, a fire was found in a wall on the second floor. Crews determined the fire was accidental and no injuries were reported. The home itself was determined to be uninhabitable because of damage from the fire. Authorities have not said how many people lived at the home. There were around 28 firefighters and fire officers at the scene. Officials have not said what caused the fire.
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State Fire Marshal’s office collects expired marine flares for safe disposal in Portland

The State Fire Marshal's Office hosted an 'expired marine flare disposal day' at the Hamilton Marine in Portland, where they collected old flares from folks. Now flares are typically used as a safety tool for a sign of distress, like when you're out on a boat and need some help. The purpose of Saturday's event was for safety, as using an expired flare could cause dangerous malfunctions that could hurt yourself or others around you. That’s why the Coast Guard and Sea Scout members are here to help. "It's not often something you think about,” said Sea Scout Lawson Riddell. “Flares have an expiration date and after they expire, they are not as useful, and they sometimes won't light. It's a safety measure." The fire marshals on Saturday say it's important to dispose of them this way, as they cannot be thrown away.
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