February 2015 – Page 271 – The Portland Press Herald

Oregon governor quits amid scandal over fiancee’s contract work

by Eli Saslow The Washington Post February 13, 2015February 14, 2015

Democrat John Kitzhaber, the state’s longest-serving governor, will step down next week while still near the start of his fourth term.

by KEN SWEET The Associated Press February 13, 2015February 14, 2015

Opt-in phone apps will let banks know where you are, thereby alerting them if a purchase matches up.

by GREG REID Special to the Press Herald February 13, 2015February 14, 2015

A blocked shot by Ben Williams in the closing seconds helps Deering secure a 61-59 quarterfinal win.

Riders remain angry Friday, a day after their train to Boston broke down in North Berwick and took nine hours to reach its destination.

by KIM CHANDLER The Associated Press February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

At least 47 of the state’s 67 counties allowed gays and lesbians to marry Friday.

by The Washington Post February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

About half of the whales managed to free themselves but about 25 have already died.

by The Washington Post February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

Wolfgang Lassy says he hasn’t been able to get a good night’s rest for years because of a nearby church.

Malachi Walo, 12, woke two older siblings after discovering a fire in the kitchen, and the respect he has gotten since has changed his outlook.

by The Associated Press February 13, 2015February 13, 2015

Kyle Dube of Orono is accused of using a fake Facebook identity to lure a teenager.

City officials are serving notice to scofflaws as complaints from pedestrians pile up.