Fire Capt. Michael Bell died Monday in an explosion in Farmington that remains under investigation.
Donna M. Perry
Staff Writer
Donna M. Perry is a general assignment reporter who has lived in Livermore Falls for 30 years and has worked for the Sun Journal for 20 years. Before that she was a correspondent for the Livermore Falls Advertiser for five years. She covers Franklin County courts, police and spot news. She also covers police and spot news in northern Androscoggin County and town governments of Jay and Livermore Falls. In her spare time, she spends time with her family, including three grandchildren, and relaxes by reading books.
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Investigation into cause of Farmington explosion goes off-site
Firefighter Theodore “Ted” Baxter’s condition was upgraded to fair on Friday.
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Rangeley to celebrate opening of extended runway at municipal airport
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Second Farmington firefighter released from Portland hospital
Capt. Timothy “TD” Hardy was released from Maine Medical Center Thursday. Another firefighter’s condition was upgraded.
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Three firefighters injured in Farmington blast remain in critical condition
The investigation into what caused Monday’s propane explosion is continuing.
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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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Investigators still trying to determine the cause of explosion in Farmington
Federal and state investigators are working to pinpoint the source of blast that leveled a newly constructed building and killed a firefighter in Maine.
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Fire captain killed, 6 other firefighters injured in propane explosion in Farmington
A maintenance worker, who was also seriously injured, is credited with getting several people to safety just before the blast, which also destroyed 11 mobile homes.
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Farmington police chief is new president of Maine chiefs association
Chief Jack Peck Jr. is the first chief from Franklin County to serve in the position.
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Central Maine railroad alleges negligence in suit against Portland rail museum
It wants compensation for its investment of over $144,000 connected to restoration of a Narrow Gauge steam engine.