National experts issue new report on Farmington propane explosion

Report urges firefighters to take a defensive stance when they respond to reports of leaking gas

Farmington firefighters and Capt. Michael Bell’s estate settle lawsuit linked to LEAP building explosion

Farmington’s proposed 2021 budget is up by over $700K

Most of the increase — $743,184 — is for higher workers' compensation insurance after the LEAP explosion.

Donna Perry named New England’s journalist of the year

The annual award recognizes an individual for producing journalism of distinction in New England.

Madison man, company sues Farmington nonprofit, two businesses in deadly explosion

The lawsuit cites negligence against LEAP Inc., CN Brown Energy and Techno Metal Post Maine.

Farmington explosion victims and their families sue propane, construction companies

Two civil lawsuits cite negligence by CN Brown and Techno Metal Post.

Farmington board approves tribute to victims of 2019 explosion

The Tribute to Resilience memorial to be placed at Bjorn Park will resemble an old-time fire house and will include bells created from fire extinguishers.

Farmington fire captain killed in blast is remembered at anniversary event

‘Capt. Bell gave his life in the line of duty, bravely serving his fellow citizens,’ Town Manager Richard Davis said.

Drive-by memorial to mark first anniversary of deadly explosion in Farmington

The tragedy Sept. 16, 2019, at LEAP Inc. killed Farmington Fire Rescue Capt. Michael Bell, 68, and injured six firefighters and a LEAP employee.

‘Click and boom’: Fire marshal report sheds more light on Farmington explosion

A heavily-redacted report of the Sept. 16, 2019, explosion at the LEAP Inc. building that killed a firefighter and injured seven other people is consistent that there was no smell of propane.