What is the Difference Between an EMT and a Paramedic?

All of the Sanford Fire Department's firefighters are also Emergency Medical Technicians. But some have additional training that qualify them as paramedics. Assistant Fire Chief Bob Arnold explained the difference for us. "EMT-Basics have a level of education that allow them to perform what we would call Basic Life Support (BLS) functions.  They are able to assess patients conditions and administer a small number of medications (oxygen is considered a medication) to help the patient.  They are able to stabilize…
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News Notes: August 15

On the last weekend of July, while the Maine Attraction Water Ski team was competing for (and winning) first place, there was another member of the team helping out, but not on skis.  Captain Jack, the golden retriever, was hard at work.  Captain, with his saddle bag, moseyed through the spectators (most of whom know him by name), busily collecting money for the ski team’s adaptive ski program. Adaptive skiing uses special equipment to allow individuals with disabilities to get in the water…
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Manufactured Partners By Design

Pratt & Whitney Supports Two Key Programs at SRTC from the Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation newsletter When a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of military and commercial jet engines offers you spare equipment, you say yes! When that North Berwick neighbor gives your tech students tours of their state-of-the-art facility and offers their personal support and expertise, you jump at the opportunity. And when Pratt & Whitney offers to sponsor two student programs, you say a big…
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Mousam Way Land Trust Hosts Dedication

by Kevin McKeon On a recent warm August morning, a dedication ceremony for The Lowd Environmental Reserve was hosted by directors of Mousam Way Land Trust. Rebecca Legrow and her husband Donald unveiled the road side sign, as she and her family were honored for the donation of 14 acres of land on Oak Street in Springvale, just ½ mile from Springvale Square. Dr. Bud Johnston, Trust President, gave a short geologic history of the area along with the various…
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Real Estate Transactions

Closing DateAddressDescriptionPrice7/261 Dale St.6 room New Englander, 3 bed/1 bath, big yard, huge deck for entertaining, close to everything$205,0007/3025 Shawmut Ave.9 room Colonial, 3 bed/1 full + 3 half baths, new kitchen, newer heating system, garage, nice yard$330,0008/240 Nottingham Dr.6 room Cape, 4 bed/2 bath, open concept, many updates, 2 car garage, deck, firepit, 2.1 acres$360,0008/237 Glen St.8 room New Englander, 4 bed/2 bath, walkout basement, mudroom, detached garage, unique yard$245,0008/348 School St.4 room New Englander, 2 bed/1.5 bath, garage,…
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