The legislation is in response to a deadly explosion in Farmington.
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State fire officials unable to pinpoint ignition of deadly Farmington explosion
Ten-foot posts were drilled into the paved parking lot of the LEAP building, causing the propane leak, investigators say.
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PUC cites Manchester business, owner for alleged violations of Dig Safe law connected to Farmington explosion
The Office of State Fire Marshal will reveal its conclusion of its investigation into the explosion on Friday.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, Politics, The Franklin Journal
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.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Legislature to hold hearing on Dig Safe law that would add propane
The Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology will hold the meeting at 1 p.m., Jan. 21 in the Cross Building, Room 211.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington fire department proposes adding personnel for 24-hour coverage
The Farmington Fire Rescue Department’s 2020 budget proposal is 50.54% higher than last year which adds two full-time firefighters and one per diem in order to provide 24-hour coverage.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Thoughts from the Rose parade
Farmington firefighters Stephan Bunker and Patty Cormier share their thoughts and experiences from the Rose or Tournament of Roses parade.
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Farmington Fire Rescue proposes adding personnel for 24-hour coverage
The department’s 2020 budget proposal includes one part-time and two full-time firefighters.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Larry Lord upgraded to fair condition more than 3 months after Farmington explosion
Larry Lord, 61, remains at a Boston hospital nearly four months after deadly propane blast.
Posted inFranklin
Larry Lord still in serious condition from Farmington blast injuries
He suffered burns over much of his body in the explosion on Sept. 16.