Several neighbors say they smelled propane for weeks before Monday’s explosion leveled a building, and an official says the heating system hadn’t been working properly.
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Rumford mill raising money to assist Farmington disaster victims
Some people were paying $100 for two hot dogs Friday to meet the goal.
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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.
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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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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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Our View: Farmington tragedy’s long reach
With the entire state’s attention focused on Farmington following Monday’s tragic explosion, we are reminded of how often service in public safety is a family affair. Capt. Michael Bell was killed in the explosion, and his brother, Fire Chief Terry Bell, was injured. Together, they have given more than 70 years of service to the […]
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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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Community funds to help Farmington residents victimized by the explosion
The American Red Cross of Maine is assisting 17 people who have been displaced by Monday’s explosion to make sure that their immediate needs are being met.
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Worker who herded people out before Farmington explosion is called hero
Farmington’s police chief says fast-thinking maintenance manager Larry Lord saved lives by evacuating employees before the LEAP building was leveled by an explosion that left him gravely injured.