Yes, a raccoon opens it fist.
If a door is locked, no, the raccoon cannot open the door. However, if the door is not locked, a raccoon can learn to operate a door knob and get inside.
leave a trail of food out an open door.
The raccoon can manipulate knots and learn to untie them as well has how to open doors and gate latches that are not securely locked.
reaching out his open hand and closing it into a fist
You need to secure the lid to your trashcan so the raccoon cannot open it. Use a chain and padlock or other such arrangement.
reaching out his open hand and closing it into a fist
Downey, California
put your hand, with the top of your hand under your chin, with a closed fist...then open the fist, then close the fist...slowly like a frog is croaking
If this is a wild raccoon, I would suggest you check the security of your home. Do you have an unlocked pet door? An open window? A door that is not well locked at night?
The very first The keg opened in 1971, Vancouver!!
To sign "oranges" in American Sign Language, use the sign for "orange" by forming the letter "O" with your dominant hand and twisting it twice in front of your mouth. This sign is the same whether you are referring to the fruit or the color.
If the saliva got into an open cut or sore, you could contract rabies.