Ambulance Service, Inc. - ASI

07/13/2026

Good morning,
The risk for severe weather from Tuesday into Tuesday evening has increased, with most of the North now in an enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) for severe weather. Confidence has also increased for risk of wind gusts over 70 mph in the strongest storms. There is also a chance for hail > 2" in diameter (hen-egg size) and isolated tornadoes.
It will also be warm to very humid Tuesday afternoon Inland.
Thank You to NWS Caribou Operations for the Weather Update.
We will have more on this upcoming storm as permits. Stay Safe, Keep an Eye on the Weather and Stay Hydrated.

07/10/2026

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07/05/2026

In the early hours of July 5, 2007, a MedCare ambulance was transporting a patient from Rumford to Central Maine Medical Center. In Turner, the ambulance was struck by a drunk driver.
Paramedic Allan Parsons was killed.
His partner, Arlene Greenleaf was driving and suffered serious and life altering injuries.
In addition to MedCare, Allan worked with Monmouth Rescue, United Ambulance and Wales Fire Department. He was 46.
It’s been 19 years and we remember and continue to wish sympathy to his friends, colleagues and family, especially his children Josh, Adam, and Amy.

Allan is remembered as part of the Maine EMS Memorial - if you would like to hear about Allan dial 207 480-3104 and enter 11 at the prompt.

06/25/2026

06/19/2026

FMO Investigating Fatal Fire in Fort Kent

On Monday, June 15, 2026, at approximately 12:15 pm, the Fort Kent Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at a multi-unit apartment building located at 42 East Main Street. Upon arrival, the firefighters made entry and located a single adult female inside the first-floor apartment. Lifesaving efforts were provided with no success. The deceased is tentatively identified as 56-year-old Ruth Charles of Fort Kent. Charles was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner where an autopsy and positive identification will take place. State Fire Marshal Investigators determined the fire originated in the bedroom of the apartment where Charles lived and is accidental in nature. Two competing accidental causes cannot be ruled out (electrical/candle). Charles lived in the apartment alone. Two other tenants were displaced temporarily.

01/23/2026

📰 Arrest Made Following Domestic Disturbance in Cross Lake Township 📰

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, at approximately 7:46 AM, Maine State Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence in Cross Lake Township. A woman reported that her boyfriend was making threats and damaging property at their residence. The woman left the residence prior to Troopers arriving.

Upon arrival, Troopers determined the man involved, 37-year-old Nicolas Dionne of Cross Lake Township remained inside the home and was refusing to come out. The Maine State Police Tactical Team and Crisis Negotiation Team were activated and responded to the scene. After several hours of communication, Dionne exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident at approximately 8:00 PM.

Dionne was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence Criminal Threatening, Domestic Violence Terrorizing and Creating a Police Standoff. He was transported to the Aroostook County Jail.

No injuries were reported. The investigation remains ongoing. The Maine State Police were assisted at the scene by North Lakes Fire Department and ASI Ambulance Service.

01/12/2026

Photo Contest Winner 📸

We would like to give a big congratulations to Jack Caron, one of our photo contest winners! 🎉
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01/01/2026

Winter Storm into Tonight...Bitter Cold Behind the Storm Through Monday.

Uncertainty as to how long the snow lasts tonight over NE Aroostook. Wind Chills Late tonight 20-30 Below North/10 to 20 Below elsewhere. Highs Friday-Monday: Generally Single Digits North, Teens Elsewhere. Coldest Night Sunday Night: Lows 10 to 20 Below North/0 to 10 Below Elsewhere. Cold Advisory Maybe Needed Tonight, Friday night and Sunday Night.
Please check weather.gov/car for updates.