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Farmington student, 6, hit by vehicle while waiting for school bus

September 30, 2019October 2, 2019

A student was injured by a vehicle Monday morning at a bus stop in Farmington.

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In wake of Farmington explosion, central Maine firefighters review gas leak protocols

by Sam Shepherd September 28, 2019September 29, 2019

A number of local fire department officials said their departments are hearing more calls for gas leaks due to a “heightened awareness” from the public.

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Fire marshal says 400-gallon leak in propane line under parking lot fueled Farmington explosion

by Steve Collins September 27, 2019September 28, 2019

AUGUSTA — During the weekend before an explosion disintegrated a nonprofit’s building in Farmington last week killing one and injuring seven, nearly 400 gallons of propane leaked beneath its parking lot, some of it reaching the basement, the State Fire Marshal’s Office said Friday. Officials weren’t saying what ignited the gas Sept. 16 that sent […]

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RSU9 updates alcohol and drug testing policy

by Nicole Carter September 27, 2019September 28, 2019

Regional School Unit 9 follows federal law for alcohol and drug testing bus drivers with commercial licenses. But Maine’s laws allowing recreational and medical marijuana use cloud the practice of testing district employees who may use personal vehicles for field trips and competitive events.