News

Maine Woman Dies While Smoking on Oxygen

Maine Woman Dies While Smoking on Oxygen

Photo: clipart.com


Auburn, Maine (AP) Maine authorities say an Auburn woman has died in a fire caused by her smoking while she was on oxygen.

Maine State Police say the body of 65-year-old Denise Fraser was found in her bedroom by her husband on Friday night when he had returned home from work.

Authorities say the fire damage was confined to the bed.

Fraser had been on oxygen for a heart ailment.

Latest Headlines

3 hours ago in Local

Another Huge Turnout at Hot Rods and Heroes in Westbrook

Updated

The Hot Rods and Heroes car show included awards in 16 categories.

8 hours ago in Local

Dexter High School Gets 25K as Finalist in National Giveaway

The national contest awards money to small towns to help improve athletic facilities.

8 hours ago in Local

DNC Chair Says Platner Comments Not Disqualifying

In now-deleted Reddit posts from 2021, Platner called himself a communist among other things.

10 hours ago in Local

Police Say Missing Sabattus Girl Found

Updated

Sabattus police say they’ve found missing teen Dahlia. ______________________ Original Story: Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl from…

2 days ago in Local

Graham Platner campaign manager resigns after controversial posts online resurface

Campaign Director Genevieve McDonald resigned from her post as campaign director yesterday, saying that the views expressed by Platner weren't values she could stand behind.