Ignition of propane gas at LEAP building still under investigation.
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Tragedies, new schools, surprise resignations and a town revolt: The top local stories of 2019
History was made, political battles turned ugly and some people were booted out of positions they thought they held fast. However you feel about 2019 in our little corner of the world, it probably didn’t bore you.
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Farmington firefighters head to Rose Parade
The Maine Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are sending Farmington firefighters Stephan Bunker and Patty Cormier to participate in the Rose Parade on Jan 1 in Pasadena, Calif.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
OSHA inspecting businesses following deadly Farmington explosion
Social service agency and metal post, fuel and plumbing/heating companies checked.
Posted inFranklin, Maine
Family of Farmington firefighter hires law firm to find cause of fatal blast
Capt. Michael Bell died Sept. 16 when propane gas leaking from an underground line ignited in an office building.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Two Farmington women stepped into action to help firefighters, residents, LEAP employees
The women helped organize meals at the Farmington Fire Rescue Station and helped displaced families find new housing.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay man upgraded to fair condition after Sept. 16 propane explosion
Larry Lord, maintenance supervisor at LEAP Inc., received burns over half of his body, critical injuries and other trauma.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington officials thankful for support after fatal gas explosion
Three firefighters injured in the September propane blast are back to work; three others are recovering.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington firefighters return to full-time coverage at station
Assistant Fire Rescue Chief Tim Hardy will hold a news conference at 9 a.m. Thursday when firefighters from Rangeley and Gray end their last shift in Farmington.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Capt. Scott Baxter welcomed home to Farmington
The firefighter injured in a Sept. 16 explosion was greeted with salutes, applause and waving flags.