Stories by Wendy Watkins

2 days ago

Aroostook slash pile fire takes 4 hours, 6,500 gallons to contain

CONNOR TOWNSHIP — A slash pile fire in a gravel pit east of Adams Road in Connor Township in Aroostook County burned for approximately four hours Friday night before crews contained it, according to Caribou Fire & Ambulance. The Maine Forest Service reported smoke in the area at approximately 9:15 p.m., and multiple calls to […]

2 days ago

Hot air balloon collides with power lines in Presque Isle

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — No one was injured when a hot air balloon collided with power lines Saturday morning in Presque Isle. Public safety crews responded to Higgins Road after receiving the report at about 7:08 a.m. Smoke was reportedly showing at the scene. Paid-call department members were already at the site and blocked off […]