Two other firefighters who were injured in the explosion that killed Capt. Michael Bell remain hospitalized in Portland.
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.
Investigation into Farmington explosion continues; stars of HOPE hang around Farmington
New England Fire Cause and Origin is working with insurance companies, and the Maine DEP is monitoring air quality at the blast site.
Car rolls over in Strong, 3 people injured
The vehicle left Route 4, struck a pole and rolled over.
Because of a lack of market, Jay no longer recycling clear plastic or glass
People are still washing out glass containers, but if there is no market for them they should be put in the trash, Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere said.
Third Farmington firefighter released from hospital, two others improved
LEAP Inc. maintenance supervisor Larry Lord’s condition was updated to serious over the weekend, but went back to critical on Monday.
Firefighter who died in Farmington explosion remembered as a family-driven man
Fire Capt. Michael Bell died Monday in an explosion in Farmington that remains under investigation.
Investigation into cause of Farmington explosion goes off-site
Firefighter Theodore “Ted” Baxter’s condition was upgraded to fair on Friday.
Rangeley to celebrate opening of extended runway at municipal airport
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Second Farmington firefighter released from Portland hospital
Capt. Timothy “TD” Hardy was released from Maine Medical Center Thursday. Another firefighter’s condition was upgraded.
Three firefighters injured in Farmington blast remain in critical condition
The investigation into what caused Monday’s propane explosion is continuing.