February 2015 – Page 36 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine lawmakers move to outlaw revenge porn

by Steve Mistler February 26, 2015February 27, 2015

Maine could join at least 13 other states that criminalize posting nude or sexual images of people without their consent.

Maine

Waterville Paris Street fire started in bedroom

by STAFF REPORT February 26, 2015

Investigators are still seeking the cause of the fire early Monday morning in Waterville’s South End that left 12 people homeless.

Maine

Father, son lose everything in New Vineyard fire

by Peter McGuire February 26, 2015

The Tuesday night blaze, which destroyed a home and barn on Main Street, was blamed on wood stove ashes.

Life & Culture, News

Llamas get loose in Arizona: Video

by TERRY TANG The Associated Press February 26, 2015February 27, 2015

The two animals are safety recaptured after running off during a visit to an assisted-living community.

Maine, News

Truck crashes into post office building in Yarmouth

by Scott Dolan February 26, 2015February 26, 2015

The crash damaged the outside wall of the building’s front lobby, but neither the driver nor anyone inside was hurt.

Life & Culture

Portland among planned stops for Shakespeare’s First Folio

by Ron Charles The Washington Post February 26, 2015February 27, 2015

Hundreds of cultural venues applied for the honor of hosting the traveling tour of some of the most valuable books in the world, and the Portland Public Library is among those chosen.

Nation & World, News

Saudi man convicted of conspiracy in U.S. embassy bombings

by JENNIFER PELTZ The Associated Press February 26, 2015February 26, 2015

Prosecutors say Khaled al-Fawwaz was a close confidant of Osama bin Laden and made sure bin Laden’s death threats against Americans were heard and noticed worldwide in 1998.