May 2014 – Page 148 – The Portland Press Herald

Nation & World, News, Religion and Values

Pope opens trip to Mideast with call to end war

by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press May 25, 2014

During an emotional meeting with refugees who fled to Jordan from Syria and Iraq, the pontiff denounces arms dealers.

Elections, News, Politics

There’s some truth to TV ads of 2nd District GOP hopefuls

by From Staff Reports May 25, 2014June 5, 2014

Kevin Raye and Bruce Poliquin are vying for their party’s nomination.

Life & Culture, Source

Pie for Breakfast: Portland Farmers’ Market has seen its share of ups and downs

by Meg Ragland May 25, 2014

At 246 years old, it’s going strong.

Life & Culture, News, Source

Gardiner couple faces first hurdle – finding land to farm

by Mary Pols May 25, 2014

More young people aspire to be farmers, especially in Maine.

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

SP makes another statement with win over Deering

by Michael Hoffer May 24, 2014August 5, 2015

PORTLAND—South Portland’s baseball team has found a way this spring to win by any means necessary and the Red Riots did it again on the big stage Saturday morning/afternoon. Facing a Deering squad desperate for a victory, South Portland used its time-tested formula of great starting pitching, timely hitting and some key defensive plays as […]

Sports

Sports Digest: Joan Benoit Samuelson to run relay in Vermont marathon

May 24, 2014

Olympic gold medal marathoner and Maine native Joan Benoit Samuelson will compete Sunday on a relay team at the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon in Burlington. The two-time Boston Marathon winner, now 57, is expected to run the opening two legs – 9.1 miles – for a team that includes three Vermont high school standouts. SOCCER […]

Portland Sea Dogs, Sports