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.
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Civil lawsuits expected to be filed in Farmington propane explosion
Larry Lord, who was critically injured, received second- and third-degree burns over 85% of his body and has had more than 20 surgeries, his attorney said.
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Technician who filled tank before Farmington explosion is fined, suspended
According to a consent agreement between the state and technician George Barker, he violated a rule that requires the piping system to be checked for leaks.
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Strong man dies at CMMC after becoming ill at Franklin County jail
Michael Evans, 36, was evaluated by medical staff before eventually being taken to the Lewiston hospital.
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Amesokanti artifacts uncovered in Farmington Falls
The two-year archaeological survey in Farmington Falls and Chesterville will come to a close by the end of June, now that Native American artifacts and remains of the first English settlement have been identified.
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Showtime: ‘Social distance is built into a drive-in’
Narrow Gauge in Farmington welcoming movie-goers to outdoor big screen.
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UMF holds virtual commencement
University of Maine at Farmington’s 2020 graduates enjoyed a two-day virtual commencement ceremony.
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Two Maine dairy farms dumping milk as demand drops, others holding steady
Farmers are facing new challenges as coronavirus has shut down or limited markets.
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Manchester company agrees to pay fine in Farmington propane explosion
Techno Metal Post Maine was cited for violations of Dig Safe law and rules.
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Loggers, truckers uncertain about future after Jay mill explosion
The loss of the pulp operation directly impacts between 254 to 382 logging/trucking jobs, the head of the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine said.