Two dead after small plane crashes, catches fire at Trenton airport

VIDEO: The two people on board a small plane that crashed at a small mid-coast Maine airport have died, officials say. Maine State Police say the names of the pilot and passenger involved are not being released until positive identification is made by a state medical examiner, and once next of kin are notified. The Federal Aviation Administration confirms to Maine's Total Coverage that a single-engine Cirrus SR22 crashed while trying to land at the Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport in Trenton. The FAA said the incident happened at about 12:25 p.m. Thursday. The plane was arriving from the Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey, having taken off at around 10:15 a.m. EST. The crash happened off the end of the runway; the plane was reported to be on fire.
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Maine fire departments receive $1.1 million in grant funding for basic equipment

After receiving funding from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program, six local fire departments will receive a total of $1,132,922.44 in federal funding to improve firefighter safety. Senator Susan Collins signed off on the grant, stating that firefighters "selflessly put their lives on the line to serve their towns and cities." Portland, Auburn, Kennebunk, Waterville, and Belfast fire departments received grants. Wesley Volunteer Fire Department also received funding. Each department plans to use the funding differently. Kennebunk Fire and Rescue received $569,978.09 to purchase new firefighter breathing apparatuses and RIT packs. Belfast Fire received $310,952.38 to purchase new firefighter breathing apparatuses, RIT Packs, and power lift systems. Auburn Fire was granted $123,513.63 to purchase new firefighting hoses and nozzles.
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The Ripple Effect: Old Orchard Beach swimmers in greater danger following winter’s storms

VIDEO: This summer, thousands of beachgoers have visited the 7 miles of Saco Bay's sandy shore, but in some spots, they're meeting an increased danger. "It's definitely a different beach from a year ago," Old Orchard Beach motel owner J.J. Mokarzel said. Each week, Old Orchard Beach Fire Chief John Gilboy says emergency calls are pouring in for water rescues at Old Orchard Beach. "We had three kids get ripped out in riptides over here," Old Orchard Beach Fire and Rescue Captain Normand Gendron said. Some watching the shore believe it's no coincidence that the tides are changing. "On Father's Day we had 11 lifeguards and 11 water rescues. At one point they had five people in the water in distress at one time," Gilboy said. "If you look at the pier tower, we're running a yellow flag. That's a warning flag," Old Orchard Beach Lifeguard Captain Keith Willett said.
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