The practice, in violation of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints policy, baptizes dead non-Mormons to lift them from ‘spirit prison’ in the afterlife.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Arts & Entertainment
Elvis Presley items on auction block in early January
The auction includes the rocker’s rocking chair from the Jungle Room at Graceland.
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Posted inSchools and Education
Colby College expands financial aid initiative
Students coming from households who earn less than $60,000 a year will have a parent contribution of $0, the college said Friday.
Posted inBusiness
Consumer spending rose 0.6 percent in November
The numbers bode well for the holiday shopping season and for the overall economy
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Health violations temporarily closed Charleys sub shop at Maine Mall
The counter-service chain restaurant was open Friday but was closed several days this month after the South Portland health inspector found cockroaches.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Ex-teacher in Waldoboro charged with sexually assaulting student
Nancy Leigh Ann Brann is accused of assaulting a student under 14 when she was a teacher at Coastal Christian School.
Posted inBusiness
Papa John’s CEO to exit amid NFL firestorm
John Schnatter blamed ‘poor leadership’ at the NFL in response to national anthem protests.
Posted inBusiness, Health
UnitedHealth plans $2.8 billion offer for Chilean health provider
It expects to complete the deal in next year’s first quarter.
Posted inCops & Courts
Hartland man charged with trying to steal vehicle, Christmas presents
Ricky Pederson, 27, was arrested Friday afternoon after he allegedly tried to commit the thefts at separate residences in Hartland.
Posted inBusiness
Bitcoin plunges, losing 1/5 of its value in a day
This week’s selloff extends to a fourth day, making the weekly decline the biggest in almost three years.