By Mark LaFlamme
Bangor Daily News
LEWISTON, Maine — Almost everyone remembers the massive blaze that tore through three apartment houses on Blake Street last month, but how many recall that a firefighter’s helmet was stolen from the scene?
Quite a few, as it turns out. Police say they are asked almost daily whether the helmet was returned. So are news reporters and firefighters.
The short answer: No. The helmet has not been returned. Whoever stole it failed to be moved by passionate appeals for its return.
Full story: Firefighter’s helmet stolen during Lewiston blazes remains missing