Sunday, December 31, 2017

BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Fire Departments Battling Fall River Fully Involved Structure Fire, 1545 Rodman

UPDATE 9:45pm: Command is ordering all firefighters out of the building.
BREAKING NEWS: Fall River, Massachusetts - Multiple fire departments are on scene battling a fully involved 3-story structure fire at 1545 Rodman on Sunday, December 31st, 2017 in Fall River, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts 7 Day Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -18. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

New Year's Day
Sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -19. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 7 to 14 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. West wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -6.

Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.



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BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Fire Departments On Scene Of Franklin 2nd-Alarm, 76 Jordan Rd

UPDATE 10:59am: Multiple fire departments are working on knocking down, putting another Norfolk County 2nd-alarm fire at 52 Pine Street in the town of Stoughton.
UPDATE 10:19am: According to Providence Canteen,  Canteen 1 responding to a 3rd alarm of fire in Franklin Ma at 76 Jordan Rd. -CP
UPDATE 10: 16am: Command has ordered a 3rd-alarm.
BREAKING NEWS: Franklin, Massachusetts - Multiple fire departments are on scene working a second alarm structure fire on Sunday, December 31st, 2017 at 76 Jordan Rd in Franklin, Massachusetts.

1 1/2 story house.

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"Arctic Schooner Bowdoin" by Doug Mills
Arctic schooner Bowdoin with Heritage on a foggy day at North End Shipyard in Rockland, Maine.



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This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
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Saturday, December 30, 2017

BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Fire Departments Battling 2nd-Alarm 125 Fifth Street Leominster Structure Fire

UPDATE 7:49pm: Command requesting fire marshals be notified. 
UPDATE 7:28pm: Heavy fire knocked down, multiple lines in use.
BREAKING NEWS: Leominster, Massachusetts - Multiple fire departments are on scene battling a 2nd-alarm fire on Saturday, December 30th, 2017 at 125 Fifth Street in Leominster, Massachusetts.

Heavily involved 3rd floor.

BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Fire Departments On Scene Of 5th-Alarm Brockton Structure, 1 Brockton Ave

UPDATE 6:21pm: According to Brockton Mayor, 5 alarm fire across from Brockton Hospital now under control but crews will be on scene for some time. Rte. 123 closed to traffic, drivers should seek alt route. 
UPDATE 4:39pm: Command is now ordering a 5th-alarm.
UPDATE 4:27pm: Command is requesting 2 additional engines to the scene.
UPDATE 4:23pm: Command is ordering a 4th-alarm.
UPDATE 3:48pm: Command is requesting a 3rd-alarm.
UPDATE 3:39pm: Command has ordered all firefighters out of the building at this time.
BREAKING NEWS: Brockton, Massachusetts - Multiple fire departments are on scene of a working 2nd-alarm fire on Saturday, December 30th, 2017 at 1 Brockton Ave in Brockton, Massachusetts.

"Off Owls Head Maine" The Maine Windjammer Project


"Off Owls Head Maine" by Doug Mills
Isaac H Evans, built 1886 and Nathaniel Bowditch, built 1922, meet off owls Head Maine.



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This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
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Friday, December 29, 2017

"At Rockland Maine" The Maine Windjammer Project


"At Rockland Maine" by Doug Mills
Lewis R French and Victory Chimes at Rockland, Maine.



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This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
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Thursday, December 28, 2017

BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Fire Departments Battling 8 Deer Run Rd Haverhill 2nd-Alarm Structural Fire

UPDATE 5:39pm: Command is requesting Red Cross, National Grid.
BREAKING NEWS: Haverhill, Massachusetts - Multiple fire departments are on scene battling a 2nd-alarm structural fire on Thursday, December 28th, 2017 at 8 Deer Run Rd in Haverhill, Massachusetts.

Heavy fire showing from the A-side.

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"Sailing Toward Rockland" by Doug Mills
Maine tall ships Lewis R French J&E Riggin and Olad sailing toward Rockland, Maine.

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The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com


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Wednesday, December 27, 2017

"Red Sails On The Horizon" The Maine Windjammer Project

"Red Sails On The Horizon" by Doug Mills
Maine windjammer Angelique"s red sails on the horizon off Camden Maine.



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The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2017

"Lewis R French" The Maine Windjammer Project


"Lewis R French" by Doug Mills
America's oldest schooner, Lewis R French built 1871 sailing off Rockport Maine.


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The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com


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Sunday, December 24, 2017

BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Fire Departments On Scene Of 2nd-Alarm 585 Chestnut Street Abington Fire

Tuesday, December 26th Update: According to fire department press release, Confirming a single adult fatality at 585 Chestnut St. Abington, it is a senior housing apartment building. Firefighters discovered heavy fire in the victim's apartment. There were some precautionary transports of other elderly residents of the building.

The fire is being jointly investigated but Abington Fire and POlice and State Police assigned to the Office of the State Fire Marshal and to the Plymouth District Attorney's Office. No cause has been determined at this time. 

The victim' s identify will be released by the District Attorney's Office once a formal identification has been made by the Medical Examiner's Office and the next of kin notified.
UPDATE 4:22pm: Abington requested 5 additional M/A ambulances to scene 585 Chestnut St 2nd alarm. East Bridgerwater, Hingham, 2 Brewster, Pembroke ambulances to scene.
BREAKING NEWS: Abington, Massachusetts - Multiple fire departments are working a second alarm fire on Sunday, December 24th, 2017 at 585 Chestnut Street in Abington, Massachusetts.

"Snow At The Docks" The Maine Windjammer Project

"Snow At The Docks" by Doug Mills
Snow at the docks of North End Shipyard in Rockland, Maine.




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This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com


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Saturday, December 23, 2017

BREAKING NEWS: Crews On Scene Of Lakeville Building Fire, 126 County St

UPDATE 11pm: Providence Canteen 1 responding to the fire scene.
BREAKING NEWS: Lakeville, Massachusetts - Multiple fire departments are on scene working a building fire at 126 County St on Saturday, December 23rd, 2017 in Lakeville, Massachusetts.

BREAKING NEWS: Crews Battling Lawrence 3rd-Alarm, 451 Howard St (UNDER CONTROL)

UPDATE 6:55pm: Per command, fire is knocked down, under control, overhauling.
BREAKING NEWS: Lawrence, Massachusetts - Crews from multiple fire departments are battling a 3rd alarm fire on Saturday, December 23rd, 2017 at 451 Howard St (The Rollins School) in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Heavy fire showing.

Massachusetts 7 Day Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Areas of fog before 9pm. Otherwise, cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 27. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Christmas Day
Snow, mainly before 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy, with a north wind 7 to 12 mph becoming west 17 to 22 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 11.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.

Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.




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The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com


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"Early Morning Fog" The Maine Windjammer Project


"Early Morning Fog" by Doug Mills
Early  morning fog at the Marshall Point Light in Port Clyde Maine.


Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project
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This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com


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Friday, December 22, 2017

BREAKING NEWS: Crews Battling A 2nd-Alarm Worcester Fire, Heavy Fire, 8 Whittier St

UPDATE 10:21pm: According to Worcester Fire Department, Companies starting to clear Whittier St. 2nd alarm.  Fire watch companies are in route and fire investigations on scene.
UPDATE 9:48pm: According to Worcester Fire Department, 2 alarm fire on Whittier St Extinguished. Conducting extensive overhaul. Aggressive attack by group 1.
UPDATE 9:10pm: Firefighters reporting heavy fire on floor 2 and 3.
BREAKING NEWS: Worcester, Massachusetts - Crews from multiple fire departments are battling a 2nd-alarm 3 story vacant building fire on Friday, December 22nd, 2017 at 8 Whittier St in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Heavy fire reported on second floor.

"A Room With A View" The Maine Windjammer Project


"A Room With A View" by Doug Mills
A room with a view at Marshall Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde Maine.



Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com


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Thursday, December 21, 2017

BREAKING NEWS: Crews On Scene Of 2nd-Alarm Well Involved Winchendon Fire

UPDATE 4:58pm: Command reporting that heavy fire in knocked down all hands on deck, request National Grid to the scene.
BREAKING NEWS: Winchendon, Massachusetts - Crews from multiple fire departments are on scene of a 2 1/2 story well involved 2nd-alarm fire on Thursday, December 21st, 2017 at 13 Front Place in Winchendon, Massachusetts.

Command ordering all firefighters out of the building at this time.

"In The Fog" The Maine Windjammer Project


"In The Fog" by Doug Mills
Maine windjammer Heritage in the fog off Owls Head Maine.



Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

BREAKING NEWS: Crews From Multiple Fire Departments Battling 23 Brookfield Rd. Sturbridge Structural Fire

Photo Credit: Sturbridge Police Department




UPDATE 11:05pm: Fire is now a 5th alarm.

Red Cross to assist 5 adults, 3 children.

UPDATE 10:11pm: Command is requesting a 4th-alarm.



UPDATE 9:52pm: Command is requesting Red Cross, Fire Marshal's Office to be notified. Fire upgraded to 3rd-alarm.



BREAKING NEWS: Sturbridge, Massachusetts - Crews from multiple fire departments are battling a 2 1/2-story, wood frame l-shaped structural fire, fire through the roof at 23 Brookfield Rd in Sturbridge, Massachusetts on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017.
 Photos credit: Sturbridge Fire Department



"Christmas at Camden" The Maine Windjammer Project


"Christmas at Camden" by Doug Mills
Christmas at Camden with windjammers Angelique and Lewis R. French.



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This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Marsai Martin Attends 49th NAACP Image Awards Nominees' Luncheon

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Beverly Hills, California - Thirteen year old actress Marsai Martin looking gorgeous wearing a floral dress, white shirt and black heels attends the 49th NAACP Image Awards Nominees' luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.
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"Winter Schooner Fleet" The Maine Windjammer Project


"Winter Schooner Fleet" by Doug Mills
The winter schooner fleet at Camden, Maine the birthplace of the windjammer.



Photos provided by Maine Windjammer Project
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This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com


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Monday, December 18, 2017

BREAKING NEWS: Crews Batting 2nd-Alarm Fire In Leominster

BREAKING NEWS: Leominster, Massachusetts - Crews from multiple fire departments are on scene of a 2 1/2 story wood frame irregular shaped house well involved 2nd-alarm fire on Monday, December 18th, 2017 at  35 Page Ave area in Leominster, Massachusetts.

Building size is 4000SQ ft 2 story residence.

BREAKING NEWS: Crews Battling Well Involved Holliston House Fire

UPDATE 9:09pm: Randolph fire is knocked down, extensive overhaul. Red Cross requested.
UPDATE 8:54pm: Randolph fire and mutual aid are fighting a fire at 15 Thompson Drive, mutual aid to scene and to cover.
BREAKING NEWS: Holliston, Massachusetts - Crews are battling a well involved house fire on Pearl Street in Holliston, Massachusetts, Monday, December 18th, 2017.

BREAKING NEWS Amtrak High Speed Train Derails In Pierce County Washington

UPDATE 7:37pm ET, 4:37pm:  Update to train derailment in DuPont Washington

3 confirmed fatalities at crash site. (4 p.m. update)
UPDATE 4:50pm ET, 1:50pm PT: Some stats of the derailment according to Washington State Patrol, Update to train derailment in DuPont Washington

·        77 passengers on train

·        5 crew members on train

·        12 rail cars and 2 engines as part of train. 13 cars jumped tracks.

·        Multiple fatalities but no confirmation on number of casualties

·        5 motor vehicles on freeway and 2 semi-trucks hit by train below.

UPDATE 3:49pm ET 12:49pm PT: Washington State Patrol tweets, reports 12 train cars and 2 engines involved in #I5MountsTrain  crash.13 cars derailed.  5 motor vehicles and two semis hit on freeway below.
UPDATE 3:15pm, 12:15pm: Statement from Washington Department Of Transportation regarding the Amtrak train derailment, Today’s (Monday, Dec. 18) tragic derailment of the Amtrak Cascades southbound train has significantly impacted the lives of many this morning. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this event and their families.

We are working closely with multiple partners, including Washington State Patrol, Sound Transit, Amtrak, Pierce County, JBLM and local emergency responders to assess the situation and render assistance. After emergency response is complete, and the National Transportation Safety Board has released the scene, the train will be removed from the interstate right of way. We anticipate this will be a lengthy process due to the severity of the incident and the size and weight of the train cars. WSDOT is working with other agencies on any rerouting of traffic during the investigation.

The Amtrak Cascades train service is jointly owned by the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Oregon Department of Transportation. Amtrak operates the service for the two states as a contractor, and is responsible for day to day operations. Amtrak Cascades runs trains from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Eugene, Oregon.

The tracks, known as the Point Defiance Bypass, are owned by Sound Transit. The tracks were previously owned by BNSF and were used for occasional freight and military transport. WSDOT received federal grants to improve the tracks for passenger rail service. As owners of the corridor Sound Transit managed the track upgrade work under an agreement with WSDOT. Funding for the upgrades was provided by the Federal Railroad Administration, which reviewed work throughout the duration of the contract.

Today was the first day of public use of the tracks, after weeks of inspection and testing.
UPDATE 1:48pm ET, 10:48am PT, The Governor of Washington has declared a state of emergency relating to the Amtrak 501 response.
UPDATE 12:47pm ET, 9:47am PT: According to NTSB, NTSB is launching a go-team to investigate the Amtrak passenger train derailment in the State of Washington. Team will depart DC today. Additional information to follow when available.
UPDATE 12:41pm ET, 9:41am PT: Latest from Amtrak, Amtrak Cascades services impacted
9:30 a.m. PT

Amtrak Cascades Train 501, operating from Seattle and Portland, derailed south of Tacoma, Wash. There were approximately 78 passengers and five crew members on board. Initial reports are that some injuries are reported to passengers and crew, and taken to local medical facilities for treatment.

Individuals with questions about their friends and family on this train should call (800) 523-9101.  Local emergency responders are on the scene. 

Service from Seattle to points north and east is continuing to operate. Amtrak Cascades Trains 504 and 509 are cancelled. No alternate transportation will be available.

Additional updates will be provided when available.

Amtrak regrets any inconvenience. This information is correct as of the above time and date. Information is subject to change as conditions warrant.
UPDATE 12pm EST, According to Pierce County Sheriff's, Several cars on I5 struck by derailed Amtrak train cars.  Multiple motorists injured on roadway, no fatalities of motorists reported.
BREAKING NEWS: Pierce County, Washington - We are learning a major train derailment has occurred in Pierce County, Washington on Monday, December 18th, 2017.

According to Washington State Patrol, WSP on scene of train derailment across SB i-5 at Mounts Rd.

According Pierce County Sheriff's Office, PRELIMINARY INFO - Derailed Amtrak passenger train was heading south bound. Injuries and casualties reported, numbers to come.  #PCSD PIO Troyer enroute, will not answer his cell while driving priority.

We will have more as information becomes available.

Following are photographs from Washington State Patrol Officer Brooke Bova