Fire Marshal

State authorities are still investigating the cause of a fire that killed two people Sunday on Portland's Munjoy Hill. The structure had been cited for previous fire code violations but repairs had been made to improve safety.

Shawn Esler has served as Waterville's fire chief since 2018.

There was a spike of eight fatalities this May and another eight so far this month.

With Maine’s population getting older and many seniors choosing to “age in place,” Maine’s fire marshal is worried about recent statistics concerning burn…