Fire rescue captain injured in September explosion in Farmington coming home

Capt. Scott Baxter was critically injured in the blast that killed one firefighter, injured five other firefighters and a LEAP Inc. supervisor.

LEAP staff welcomed in Wilton

Wednesday LEAP Inc. employees were welcomed to Wilton with a luncheon at the Wilton Congregational Church UCC.

Cleanup of Farmington explosion site underway

The propane blast destroyed LEAP's central office building and a number of mobile homes nearby.

An evening of support and healing

"All disasters start and end locally ... how long does it take before it ends locally? We don't know. Certainly, it has not ended yet." — Fred White, American Red Cross disaster mental health co-leader for Maine.

LEAP coordinates evening of support to those affected by Farmington explosion

"All disasters start and end locally ... how long does it take before it ends locally? We don't know. Certainly, it has not ended yet." — Fred White, American Red Cross disaster mental health co-leader for Maine.

Farmington burn victim’s condition upgraded

Larry Lord, 61, of Jay was in serious condition Wednesday at a Boston hospital.

Middle school students do their part to support community

Spruce Mountain Middle School students felt the Farmington explosion while sitting in class and didn't learn the whole story until later in the day. Once they did, they took it upon themselves to help those displaced by the blast.

Helping those who lost homes in the Farmington explosion

Nonprofit offering free help to those affected by Farmington explosion

LEAP Inc. will hold Community Night on Thursday at Franklin Memorial Hospital.

Farmington Fire Rescue chief is escorted home from hospital

Chief Terry Bell was critically injured in a Sept. 16 propane explosion in Farmington.