After shutting down operations on Monday in deference to the tragic death of Farmington Fire Captain Michael Bell just one street over from the fairgrounds, the Farmington Fair has re-opened.
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No statewide protocol in Maine for dealing with propane
However, full-time and part-time firefighters get 40 hours of training for certification in hazardous materials training.
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In Farmington explosion’s aftermath, 30 people seek new housing
Eleven homes have been destroyed after the LEAP building exploded yesterday morning, leaving 30 people homeless.
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VIDEO: Investigators hope to have answers soon in Farmington explosion
Federal and state investigators are working to pinpoint the source of a propane explosion that leveled a newly constructed building and killed a firefighter in Maine.
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Investigators search for answers in catastrophic Farmington blast
Federal and state officials are working to pinpoint the source of the explosion that killed a firefighter, injured 7 people, destroyed 11 mobile homes and leveled an office building.
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Photos: Fatal Farmington propane explosion
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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Healthy Community Coalition to provide outreach at Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County staff will offer free screenings and other services daily at the Farmington Fair. Local health care providers will also join them on the mobile health unit, located near the grandstand, throughout the week from noon to 5 p.m. daily, according to a news release from […]
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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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Four Brazilian nationals, living illegally in the U.S., arrested in Farmington
FARMINGTON — U.S. Border Patrol agents from Rangeley arrested two Brazilian nationals Wednesday, according to a statement issued Saturday. Further investigation led to a local hotel where two additional Brazilians were arrested. According to the statement, agents responded to the Farmington area following a report of suspicious activity near the local Walmart. While investigating the […]