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.
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Wilton man gets nine years on fentanyl charge
A 55-year-old Wilton man was sentenced to nine years in prison and four years of supervised release Monday afternoon on a felony charge of conspiracy to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl.
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Veteran firefighter killed, seven others injured in Farmington explosion
Firefighters were called to the Farmington Falls Road building at about 8:07 a.m. for a smell of propane. The explosion occurred minutes later.
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The 179th Farmington Fair has begun
The weather was perfect for Opening Day at the Farmington Fair.
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Four Brazilian nationals, living illegally in the U.S., arrested in Farmington
FARMINGTON — U.S. Border Patrol agents from Rangeley arrested two Brazilian nationals Wednesday, according to a statement issued Saturday. Further investigation led to a local hotel where two additional Brazilians were arrested. According to the statement, agents responded to the Farmington area following a report of suspicious activity near the local Walmart. While investigating the […]