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Maine EMS celebrates the 50th National EMS Week
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) – May 19-25, 2024, marks the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week. This year’s theme is “Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future.”
Friends of Maine for EMS, EMS professionals, and state lawmakers gathered in Augusta Thursday at the Maine EMS Memorial and Education site for a tribute to those in emergency medical services.
Every aspect of the EMS system was represented.
“It certainly does remind us of the need to acknowledge the foundational work of those who came before us while also striving to build and lead the EMS system we envision for our future,” Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross told those in attendance.
Over the past decades, Maine has experienced the loss of EMS providers in the line of duty.
Eight EMS community members were honored Thursday.
Maine EMS has come a long way in 50 years, but Friends of EMS for Maine, which was founded in 2019, says more work needs to be done to support those who care for us.
“We are in trouble as a system. There is no question about it,” said Kevin McGinnis, President of Friends of EMS for Maine.
In addition, lawmakers spoke about this essential service we often take for granted.
“The time and commitment that you put in for the training and the time away from your families, it doesn’t go unnoticed,” said Senate President Troy Jackson.
In 2022, the state legislature established the Blue Ribbon Commission to help learn more about the challenges EMS professionals face and how to address those.
In February 2024, the commission issued its final report with recommendations to provide more funding for EMS, increase MaineCare reimbursement rates for ambulance services, among others.
Members say progress has been made, but not enough.
“This session ended with some work of the Blue Ribbon Commission being lost. We will not stand for that,” said Rep. Suzanne Salisbury, D-Westbrook, a member of the EMS Blue Ribbon Commission. “We will come back in the next session and bring that work back. The time for action is now. We will not slow down. Lives depend on it.”
“Everyone in our towns must know the essentialness of your service and that it costs,” said Sen. Chip Curry, D-Waldo, co-chair of the EMS Blue Ribbon Commission.
“We made long overdue investments in this system, and I know it is just a start but with these great people we’re going to continue to send a strong signal of what is to come and what’s needed,” Jackson added.
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South Carolina’s Hootie & The Blowfish took a, we’ll call it a break, in 2008. They kicked off a reunion in 2019 and ever since, us fans have let them know that WE. LOVE. HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH! Maine Savings Amphitheater and Waterfront Concerts were well aware of that and once again put on an epic show for us Mainers.
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Maine Fans Showed Up Early to See Hootie Openers Edwin McCain and Collective Soul
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Mainers of all ages took advantage of another amazing show put on by Waterfront Concerts and packed the Maine Savings Amphitheater for three perfect acts, and if you were raised on 90’s music, this show was especially nostalgic.
Maine Savings Amphitheater
The venue was packed early to enjoy the two openers Edwin McCain and Collective Soul. There truly isn’t a bad seat in Maine Savings Amphitheater. Each section offers a unique concert viewing perspective and the sound is top-notch which assists in creating summer memories that you will cherish forever. Such memories were born Friday night while hearing McCain sing his monster hit, “I’ll Be,” while Collective Soul had everyone dancing to “Shine.”
Hootie & The Blowfish at Maine Savings Amphitheater
Hootie & The Blowfish at Maine Savings Amphitheater
Gallery Credit: David
Hootie & The Blowfish Never Sounded Better Than on the Waterfront in Maine
Hootie & The Blowfish
Lots of work has been put into the Maine Savings Amphitheater and Hootie & The Blowfish took advantage. Maine Savings Amphitheater has been designed and perfected by Bangor-based Ervin Architecture and the minds at Waterfront Concerts. All attendees Friday night were spoiled hearing hits like “Hold My Hand,” “Time,” and “Let Her Cry” through the best sound any venue in the world can offer.
Maine Savings Ampitheater
Our next show that we will review will be Lainey Wilson on June 29th, and after watching Hootie & The Blowfish, it is clear that we are in for one wild and fun summer thanks to Waterfront Concerts!
2024 Bangor, Maine Waterfront Summer Concert Lineup
Here are the performers who will be coming to the Maine Savings Amphitheater on the Bangor Waterfront in the summer of 2024.
Gallery Credit: Jordan Verge
Auburn firefighters hose down the remains of a home in Auburn, Maine. Police reported that an armed person was in an area where a series of explosions and a house fire erupted early Saturday. (Image: AP Photo)
The police cancelled a shelter-in-place order and said that the incident has been brought under control.
Police in Maine have cancelled a shelter-in-place order in the city of Auburn after reporting that an armed person was in an area where a series of explosions and a house fire erupted early Saturday.
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The Auburn Police Department said on Facebook that the situation had been resolved and that there was no threat to the public.
BREAKING THIS MORNINGActive Shooter situation in Auburn, Maine. Suspect is believed to be a convict recently released after a 15-year prison term. Suspect has fired at police and is believed to have exploded propane tanks setting several houses on fire.
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Earlier Saturday, the department had warned residents to stay in place while authorities dealt with an emergency situation involving an armed person. No other details were released.
BREAKING THIS MORNINGActive Shooter situation in Auburn, Maine. Suspect is believed to be a convict recently released after a 15-year prison term. Suspect has fired at police and is believed to have exploded propane tanks setting several houses on fire.
At least 2 dead with… pic.twitter.com/IjY0PHZjRn
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Homes were evacuated and a section of the avenue was blocked off by police. Auburn Fire Department Capt. Chris Moretto said there were three explosions around 2:15 a.m. that were believed to be related to the fire, the Lewiston Sun-Journal reported.
Another explosion was heard shortly before 3 a.m., the newspaper reported.
The Maine State Police and the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department also were at the scene, the Sun-Journal reported.
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Luxury cottages in quaint Maine town available as vacation rentals this summer: 'Never want to leave'
Thinking of visiting Maine this summer?
A set of summer cottages are available for rent off the Southern Maine coast during this summer season.
The Dunes on The Waterfront is a 12-acre property where guests can stay in vintage New England whitewashed cottages with the entire family this summer, according to materials shared with Fox News Digital.
The cottages are located across a tidal river from Ogunquit Beach, about 30 minutes south of Kennebunkport, Maine.
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Visitors have their pick of 21 cottages for their next vacation trip.
The property is “home to an array of reimagined vintage New England whitewashed cottages with vibrant green shutters, spaced thoughtfully apart for ultimate privacy,” according to press materials.
The Dunes in Maine offers a 12-acre property full of amenities. (Katie Nielson)
The Dunes offers one-to-three-bedroom cottages with various amenities, such as gas-burning fireplaces, wet bars, smart TVs, private porches and more.
With no vehicles needed to get around the property, guests can use bikes to get from one side to the other.
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While at The Dunes in Maine, vacationers can enjoy morning breakfast delivery, classic lawn games, waterfront yoga, a fishing dock, kayaks, paddleboard, row boats and more.
The Dunes are located within the tidal river off Ogunquit Beach in Maine. (Katie Nielson)
For more adventurous guests, The Dunes offers a pontoon boat to take across the tidal river to Ogunquit Beach for a lobster dinner or a walk downtown.
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The Dunes owner and chairman of Atlantic Hospitality, Tim Harrington, told Fox News Digital in a statement, “When you drive into The Dunes, it feels like you’re going back in time,” he said.
The Dunes at The Waterfront are located about 30 minutes south of Kennebunkport, Maine. (Katie Nielson)
He continued, “The classic New England cottages are surrounded by sandy dunes and gardens rolling out to the sea with access to Ogunquit Beach just across the tidal river.”
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This “wistful paradise,” according to the property’s website, “is close to everything, yet far from it all.”
The Dunes offers between one- and three-bedroom cottage options with kitchens and other amenities. (Katie Nielson)
Harrington added that the hospitality group put “the utmost care and love into revitalizing the property” just ahead of the 2024 summer season.
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The group said it aimed to bring “a one-of-a-kind luxurious coastal cottage retreat to Ogunquit — creating a place guests will never want to leave.”
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