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Livermore Falls man shot in leg

by Donna M. Perry September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

The incident behind Central Plaza involved a group of 20-somethings.

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A Farmington firefighter injured in the explosion leaves the hospital

by Sun Journal Staff Report September 18, 2019September 19, 2019

Investigators from the Maine Fire Marshal’s Office and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Wednesday looking through the debris for clues.

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Wilton board sets vote on banning electrical transmission project applications

by Nicole Carter Franklin Journal September 17, 2019September 18, 2019

The moratorium would affect Central Maine Power’s proposed 145-mile transmission line through Western Maine.

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Investigators still trying to determine the cause of explosion in Farmington

by Donna M. Perry September 17, 2019September 18, 2019

FARMINGTON — State and federal investigators Tuesday had not pinpointed the cause of an explosion Monday morning at the LEAP building that killed fire Capt. Michael Bell and injured six firefighters and a maintenance supervisor. Bell, a 30-year member of the Farmington Fire Rescue Department, and other firefighters responded to a report of an odor […]

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Farmington Fair adjusts to tragedy

by Nicole Carter September 17, 2019September 18, 2019

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, but firefighters taught to deal with propane

by Lindsay Tice September 17, 2019September 18, 2019

Full time and part-time firefighters get 40 hours of training for certification.

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VIDEO: Investigators hope to have answers soon in Farmington explosion

by Staff and wire reports September 17, 2019September 17, 2019

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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Wilton man gets nine years on fentanyl charge

by Matthew Daigle September 17, 2019September 17, 2019

A 55-year-old Wilton man was sentenced to nine years in prison and four years of supervised release Monday afternoon on a felony charge of conspiracy to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl.