February 2015 – Page 364 – The Portland Press Herald

Portland man in Bangor standoff held on $100,000 bail

by Dennis Hoey February 9, 2015February 9, 2015

Nicholas Condon, 27, made an initial appearance in court Monday after holding two people hostage for several hours Sunday.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Biddeford man indicted on manslaughter charge in mother’s death

by Scott Dolan February 9, 2015February 9, 2015

Shane Jones, 26, is accused of driving away after striking his mother with his pickup truck last Nov. 23 after the two argued, police say.

Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Maine Roller Derby on new track to build fan base, participation

by Colin Ellis February 9, 2015August 5, 2015

PORTLAND — Eric Wood never misses a Maine Roller Derby contest. “I’ve been going for three years,” the Fryeburg native said. “I drive down to support them.” Wood was one of more than 100 people who packed Happy Wheels at 331 Warren Ave. Saturday night to see MRD’s season opener, as well as the debut […]

Recipes

Have it your way with a mix and match take on mac and cheese

by ALISON LADMAN The Associated Press February 9, 2015February 24, 2015

Potato chips, jalapenos, or fresh herbs customize a classic.

Maine, News

Gorham chief says building where tenants were exposed to carbon monoxide lacked detectors

by Dennis Hoey February 9, 2015February 10, 2015

The apartment building at 147 Plummer Road is shut down as 10 people are treated, six of them in the hospital.

Nation & World, News

No. 2 official in Secret Service loses job in shakeup

by The Associated Press February 9, 2015February 9, 2015

Alvin ‘A.T.’ Smith lasted 29 years in the service before being forced out.

Nation & World, News

Government to spend $3.2 million to help monarch butterfly

by DINA CAPPIELLO The Associated Press February 9, 2015February 9, 2015

About two-thirds of the money will be used to restore more than 200,000 acres of habitat from California to the Corn Belt.

Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Long-time Portland tavern Sangillo's loses liquor license battle, to close Saturday

by David Harry February 9, 2015August 5, 2015

PORTLAND — Last call at Sangillo’s Tavern will come at midnight Saturday, Feb. 14, after the state upheld the city’s denial of a liquor license. “We will not appeal the decision,” owner Dana Sangillo said Monday, confirming this is the last week the 62-year-old bar at 18 Hampshire St. will be open. Sangillo could have […]

Maine, News