Lincoln fire and police departments issue dire warnings after budget cuts
Summary
Vehicle Fire Lincoln Maine in Lincoln, Maine: Lincoln, Maine fire and police departments issued warnings about the impact of a $9.9 million budget passed by the town council by a 4-3 vote, a 12.8% reduction from the previous year. The fire department warned it may need to lay off four to eight of its 20 employees, potentially leaving it unable to safely respond to building fires under federal labor rules requiring teams of four. The police department's budget was cut by nearly 19%, with vacant positions expected to go unfilled.
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Lincoln fire and police departments issue dire warnings after budget cuts