FARMINGTON — Farmington Fire and Rescue is once again seeking ways to build up its membership roster. “It is a big concern,” Chief Terry Bell said. “Every department has the same problem.” Bell placed advertisements for paid-call firefighters with the Maine Municipal Association and some media services this week. When Bell joined the department in […]
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Brush fire burns quickly on Davis Road
FARMINGTON — A permitted brush fire at 128 Davis Rd. created high flames and much smoke before fire fighters arrived Wednesday. The Rev. Lloyd Leeman applied for and received a burn permit from Farmington Fire and Rescue online early Wednesday morning, Leeman said at the scene. Neighbor Steve Cutler was helping Leeman burn a pile […]
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Firefighters respond to smoke at UMF Education Center
FARMINGTON — The cause of smoke in the Education Center at the University of Maine at Farmington on Tuesday evening remained under investigation late Tuesday, Clyde Ross, deputy chief of Farmington Fire and Rescue, said at the scene. Firefighters were called out for a structure fire at the center at about 7:30 p.m., he said. […]
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New Sharon woman drives into 18-wheeler truck in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The glare of the sun caused a New Sharon woman to drive into the path of an oncoming 18-wheeler on Wilton Road Friday. Audrey Smiley, 81, was attempting to turn onto Routes 2 and 4, also known as Wilton Road, from the Big Apple near Hannaford around noon, Farmington police Officer Justin Blais […]
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Board approves training facility and apartment expansion plans
FARMINGTON — Planning Board members unanimously approved site review applications Monday for a training center and an apartment house expansion. Caleb Rackliffe applied to add three apartments in a barn at 117 Perham St. He said he purchased the building in October and is starting to make improvements. He plans to work on the new […]
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Farmington Planning Board to consider training facility, apartment expansion
FARMINGTON — The Planning Board will consider applications for a training facility and expansion of an apartment building on Perham Street when they meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, at the Municipal Building. The training facility, proposed as construction of a 30-foot by 60-foot building on Mt. Blue Campus, is for all-hazard training by […]
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Fire departments to continue discussion of needs
FARMINGTON — Fire Chief Terry Bell has an open mind about discussing collaborative ways to meet the needs of area fire departments during a meeting planned for Wednesday. “It’s a chance to share information and see what comes out of it,” he said. The meeting is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the Bass […]
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Farmington hosts 51st Maine State Federation of Firefighters Convention
FARMINGTON — Farmington Fire and Rescue will host the 51st Maine State Federation of Firefighters Convention this weekend, Sept. 5-7. It’s the third time for the local department to play host to firefighters from around the state, fire Chief Terry Bell said. “We want them to come to Farmington and have a good time,” he […]
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Farmington Fire and Rescue to host firefighters’ convention
FARMINGTON — Farmington Fire and Rescue will host the Maine Federation of Firefighters’ Convention on Sept. 5, 6 and 7. A parade will take place starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. It will start from the Farmington Fairgrounds, follow High Street to Broadway, go down Main Street to Prescott and back up to […]
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Repairs begin on Farmington apartment building damaged by lightning
FARMINGTON — The property manager for Blueberry Hill Apartments met early Thursday morning with an electrician and insurance adjuster in an effort to help 13 fire victims get back into their homes. After lightning struck one of five apartment buildings in the North Street complex just before 5 p.m. Wednesday, the tenants of four apartments, […]