Caleb Haines’ game-opening touchdown and the Cougars’ emotional win gave Farmington something to cheer about Friday night, just four days after the tragic explosion in the town.
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Collateral damage: Farmington tenants piece lives back together after explosion
The blast that shook the Farmington community Monday, leaving a fire captain dead and seven others injured, also left 30 people homeless who lived in 11 mobile homes in a park near the LEAP Inc. building.
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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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Farmington selectmen order referendum on firetruck
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.