Thursday night selectmen approved the order calling for a referendum vote regarding the replacement of Farmington Fire Rescue Department’s Engine 1.
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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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Climate Strikes scheduled to take place across Central Maine
Demonstrations to push for action on climate change will commence across the state on Friday morning, including four across Central Maine.
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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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Court of Final Reckoning
The Sandy River Players of Farmington is taking their fall show on the road! “The Court of Final Reckoning” will be performed in three venues over two weekends, a first for this 50 year old organization. The play also is their second play this year by a Maine author. The play was written by local […]
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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.
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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.