October 2015 – Page 139 – Centralmaine.com

Fire demonstration highlights sprinkler importance

by Staff Report October 9, 2015October 9, 2015

The Office of the State Fire Marshal, in collaboration with the State Farm insurance company, put on the demonstration during the Maine Municipal Association’s annual convention to show the importance of residential sprinklers for fire safety during National Fire Prevention Week.

Business, Maine, News

Judge approves $338 million settlement in Lac-Megantic train disaster

by David Sharp The Associated Press October 9, 2015October 10, 2015

The approval comes more than two years after a runaway train with oil tankers derailed in Quebec, killing 47.

Lifestyle, News

Vintage video of Paul McCartney talking about John Lennon

October 9, 2015

John Lennon would have turned 75 today. His former bandmate reflects on their relationship and performs a song about it.

Lifestyle, Maine, News

Amtrak says pets now welcome aboard Downeaster, Northeast Regional trains

by The Associated Press October 9, 2015October 9, 2015

However, pet owners will have to pay an extra $25.

Nation & World, News

After meeting with relatives of Oregon shooting victims, Obama says ‘today, it’s about the families,’ not gun control

by JONATHAN J. COOPER The Associated Press October 9, 2015October 9, 2015

The president stands by his ‘very strong feelings’ about new laws, but doesn’t make it the focus of Friday’s meeting.

Nation & World, News

Obama weighs expanding background checks on guns through executive authority

by Juliet Eilperin The Washington Post October 9, 2015

As the president heads to Oregon today to comfort the survivors and families of those killed in last week’s mass shooting, the political calculus around his most vexing domestic policy issue is shifting again.