Fire consumes Larrabee home under high winds
by Sarah Craighead Dedmon
Gusts of 45-50 miles per hour reduced visibility for crews battling a blaze in Machiasport’s Larrabee village on Tuesday, March 2. Machiasport Fire Chief Dave Nielsen said the burning home was reported around 3:15 p.m., and he immediately called for mutual aid. East Machias, Jonesboro/Roque Bluffs, Machias, and Marshfield fire departments responded to the call.