February 2015 – Page 468 – The Portland Press Herald

Fatal Caribou fire started in bedroom closet

by STAFF REPORT February 3, 2015February 3, 2015

Jordan McEwen died Monday in the blaze he is suspected of setting in a bedroom closet, according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Coastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Maine legislators wade into vaccination debate

by Peter L. McGuire February 3, 2015

PORTLAND — With a measles outbreak creating alarm around the country, Maine lawmakers are proposing legislation that would either eliminate philosophical exemptions for childhood vaccinations, or require parents to consult doctors before receiving non-medical exemptions for their children. Vaccination opponents, meanwhile, claim the medicines can harm children. They are pressing for additional protections for parents who […]

Food, Recipes

10 Easy ways to jazz up Oscar party offerings

by ALISON LADMAN The Associated Press February 3, 2015February 24, 2015

Dress up simple cheeses with a variety of toppings, and toast the winners with sparkling cocktails.

Maine, News, Politics

Senate installs LePage’s pick for budget chief

by Steve Mistler February 3, 2015February 3, 2015

Richard Rosen of Bucksport receives a unanimous confirmation vote to become Maine’s finance commissioner.

Life & Culture

Study: Many herbal supplements aren’t what the label says

by MARY ESCH The Associated Press February 3, 2015February 4, 2015

DNA testing commissioned by the state of New York shows that four of five store-brand supplements are mostly cheap fillers, officials say.

Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster

Maine Audubon seeks return of stolen wildlife exhibits

by Dawn Gagnon, Bangor Daily News February 3, 2015

FALMOUTH — Display cases housing snowshoe hare and pond turtle exhibits and a red fox pelt were stolen from a locked pickup truck, and Maine Audubon wants them back. The items were part of a collection maintained for scientific and educational purposes, Maine Audubon Education Director Eric Toppers said last week. “To take these items […]

Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster

Walk-ins welcome in Falmouth, not cars

by The Forecaster February 3, 2015August 5, 2015

The Falmouth Police and the Fire departments responded Jan. 29 when an 85-year-old driver hit this parked Mini Cooper and pushed it into an exterior wall at the Rite Aid at 33 Depot Road. Police said the driver of the other vehicle was backing up, but her backup alarm and the sound of another car […]

Lakes Region Weekly

Three-car accident involves former Windham legislator

by Staff reports February 3, 2015March 9, 2016

Cumberland County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at about 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday to West Gray Road in the town of Gray for a three-vehicle crash. No occupant was seriously injured. The incident involved a 2003 Toyota Corolla operated by Ryler Vayo, 20, of Gray, a 2004 Honda Accord operated by Lorraine Hodges, 81, of Windham. […]