The investigation into what caused the propane explosion is continuing.
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Places to donate or people offering help to those affected by Farmington explosion
People and businesses assisting those affected by explosion on Monday.
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Farmington Fair’s rides and games keep the kids happy
Cushing Amusements, a carnival based in Wilmington, MA that serves fairs, fundraisers, and private events throughout New England, brought its collection of rides and games to the Farmington Fair for the first time. The carnival activities were a big hit with the 6-and-under crowd.
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Livermore Falls man shot in leg
The incident behind Central Plaza involved a group of 20-somethings.
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A Farmington firefighter injured in the explosion leaves the hospital
Investigators from the Maine Fire Marshal’s Office and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Wednesday looking through the debris for clues.
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Wilton board sets vote on banning electrical transmission project applications
The moratorium would affect Central Maine Power’s proposed 145-mile transmission line through Western Maine.
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Investigators still trying to determine the cause of explosion in Farmington
FARMINGTON — State and federal investigators Tuesday had not pinpointed the cause of an explosion Monday morning at the LEAP building that killed fire Capt. Michael Bell and injured six firefighters and a maintenance supervisor. Bell, a 30-year member of the Farmington Fire Rescue Department, and other firefighters responded to a report of an odor […]
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Farmington Fair adjusts to tragedy
After shutting down operations on Monday in deference to the tragic death of Farmington Fire Captain Michael Bell just one street over from the fairgrounds, the Farmington Fair has re-opened.
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No statewide protocol, but firefighters taught to deal with propane
Full time and part-time firefighters get 40 hours of training for certification.
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VIDEO: Investigators hope to have answers soon in Farmington explosion
Federal and state investigators are working to pinpoint the source of a propane explosion that leveled a newly constructed building and killed a firefighter in Maine.