Tag: Maine Forest Service
11th Annual Maine Wildland Fire Training Academy
Over the weekend the Maine Forest Protection Unit of the Maine Forest Service held it’s 11th annual Maine State Wildland Fire Training Academy. The Academy held 3 equipment operations classes in each region of the state. One of those regions was right here in Northern Maine, at the Maine Forest Service Office in Ashland. News [...]
Grass Fires
There were 22 grass or brush fires that occurred over this past weekend, keeping fire crews very busy. Dick Palm has what you need to know if you’re burning
Maine Forest Rangers Deployed To NY
The worst part of the storm is gone but there’s still a big disaster left behind. Millions of people are still experiencing hardship and are receiving help from across the country as well as neighboring states like Maine.
Museum Gets Unique Piece of Local History
A piece of history has come down, but not for long! Back in May, the Maine Forest Service took down an old fire tower used in the North Maine Woods. As News Source 8s Gina DiPietro explains, it’ll be restored and put back up in a new place.
Maine Forest Rangers Fight Quebec Forest Fire
An entire village in western Quebec was almost taken out by a forest fire last week. Thanks to the efforts of some Maine Forest Rangers, it’s perfectly safe. On Friday, News Source 8′s Gina DiPietro sat down with one ranger who made the trip. She has his incredible story.
