Bangor officials ask community members to help keep fire hydrants clear of snow
The Bangor Water District has only eight workers to tend to almost 1,500 fire hydrants. Sometimes after a storm, it can take a week to clear all hydrants of snow. Author: Chloe Teboe (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 9:09 AM EST January 6, 2021 Updated: 9:12 AM EST January 6, 2021
BANGOR, Maine The Bangor Water District took to Facebook on Monday, reminding community members that it s important to keep fire hydrants clear of snow in the winter.
In the online post, a picture from a few years ago showed a fire hydrant completely covered by a mound of snow and ice. Eric Willet, the construction supervisor for the Bangor Water District, told NEWS CENTER Maine he has eight workers who are responsible for clearing almost 1,500 hydrants and that s a job that has to be done after every storm.
How to recycle your real Christmas tree
Many cities or towns in Maine allow you to dispose of Christmas trees in designated areas. Some farmers would appreciate them, too! Author: Hannah Yechivi (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 8:17 PM EST December 28, 2020 Updated: 8:17 PM EST December 28, 2020
MAINE, Maine The holidays are over, and now many Mainers are thinking about taking down their Christmas trees before it dries out.
If you put up a real tree and are wondering what to do with it now, there are some eco-friendly options:
Call your local town or city to see if they are collecting them
Call a local farm owner to see if they would like your tree