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PublishedFebruary 10, 2020
Maine lawmakers weigh bill to increase first responder death benefit
Two Maine firefighters and 2 police officers have died in the line of duty since 2018, prompting a proposal to raise the state death benefit for survivors from $50,000 to $75,000.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2020
Bill that would add liquefied propane to ‘Dig Safe’ law advances
The legislation is in response to a deadly explosion in Farmington.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2020
State fire officials unable to pinpoint ignition of deadly Farmington explosion
Ten-foot posts were drilled into the ground 5 feet away from the LEAP building in the paved parking lot, causing the propane leak, investigators say.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2020
Manchester business accused of violating Dig Safe law before Farmington explosion
The Office of State Fire Marshal will reveal its conclusion of its investigation into the explosion on Friday.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2020
Daughter of fallen Farmington firefighter testifies propane line was severed days before blast
Danielle Bell Flannery testified Tuesday in front of the state Legislature's Joint Standing Committee of Energy, Utilities and Technology that the explosion that killed her father was preventable if liquefied propane gas lines were covered under the Dig Safe Law.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2020
Jay man injured in Farmington explosion upgraded to fair condition
Larry Lord, 61, remains at a Boston hospital nearly four months after deadly explosion.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2019
Farmington firefighters, community stand strong after horrific blast
Ignition of propane gas at LEAP building still under investigation.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2019
Farmington firefighters head to Rose Parade
The Maine Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are sending Farmington firefighters Stephan Bunker and Patty Cormier to participate in the Rose Parade on Jan 1 in Pasadena, Calif.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2019
OSHA inspecting businesses following deadly Farmington explosion
Social service agency and metal post, fuel and plumbing/heating companies checked.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2019
Family of Farmington firefighter killed in blast hires law firm to investigate its cause
Capt. Michael Bell died Sept. 16 when propane gas leaking from an underground line exploded in an office building.
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