The investigation into what caused Monday’s propane explosion is continuing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jay woman charged in overdose death
Jay officer allegedly found suspected crack cocaine in the back seat of the cruiser when Brittany Boivin was taken to the jail, police said.
Farmington Public Works director pleads guilty to assault charges
Philip Hutchins of Jay entered into an agreement that delays sentencing for two years on domestic violence assault charges.
Livermore Falls police investigate drive-by shooting of vehicle
Bullets and bullet casings were collected for analysis.
Phillips man charged with trafficking
Scott Pinkham was arrested on two charges of aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs. A conviction on each charge carries up to 30 years in prison and a maximum $50,000 fine.