Gilead Maine Volunteer Fire Department

07/20/2026

North Road is closed by the Gilead Bridge headed to Bethel

07/07/2026

The station is getting a much needed paint job

06/28/2026

This !!! This right here!!!

05/23/2026

To many, Memorial Day, the federal U.S. holiday that takes place every year on the last Monday of May, is just another excuse for a three-day weekend. It’s also known as the day that marks the official start of summer and as a day devoted to getting great deals at the mall. However, the true meaning of Memorial Day goes far beyond barbecues and mattress sales.

The holiday began after the Civil War, and at that time was known as “Decoration Day.” While it was originally founded to honor the soldiers who died in the Civil War, today, Memorial Day is a day to honor all of the Americans who have died in military service.

Patriotic Americans should take a moment from their day of celebration and leisure to reflect on the brave sacrifices of those who have given their lives for this great nation.

The the quote below says it best.

These heroes are dead. They died for liberty - they died for us. They are at rest. They sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth may run red with other wars - they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death. I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the living; tears for the dead. ~Robert G. Ingersoll

05/16/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters in Searsmont

04/07/2026

Congratulations Chief!!

Dennett has been the chief of Dixfield Fire Company since 2006.

03/26/2026

SILVER ALERT

Mr. Humbarger has been located by Border Patrol Agents in Houlton Maine; he is said to be in good spirits.

Silver Alert

A Silver Alert has been issued for Donald Karl Humbarger, a 72-year-old male, who was last seen departing his residence in Andover at 10:30 a.m. today, en route to a scheduled dental appointment in Biddeford, which he failed to attend.

Donald is described as being 6’02” in height, weighing 210 pounds, with grey hair and blue eyes.

He operates a white 2019 Nissan Frontier bearing the license plate number “TCABIN”.

If you possess any information regarding his current whereabouts, please contact the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.

03/14/2026

The detector was working perfectly. That's exactly why it almost killed us

03/13/2026

IT IS OFFICIAL!
I will be on the ballot for the June primary. I would like to thank everyone who helped me with the petitions and of course everyone who signed in support of me running for Sheriff. It is an honor to have your support. And it will be an honor to be your next Sheriff.

Thank You,
Frank "Buddy" Blauvelt
Your Values, your voice YOUR SHERIFF