2019 – Page 2872 – The Portland Press Herald

Mormons making wedding rule change to be more inclusive

by BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is changing wedding rules in hopes of preventing parents and family members who aren’t church members from feeling excluded.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Trump’s biggest mistake in trade war with China

by The Washington Post May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

The president’s bluster is seen as weakness, putting successful negotiations in peril.

Times Record

Tedford Housing executive director announces plans to retire

by Hannah LaClaire May 10, 2019November 11, 2019

BRUNSWICK — Tedford Housing Executive Director Craig Phillips will retire at the end of the year, the organization announced Thursday. Phillips has lead the organization, which provides shelter and services to homeless individuals in the Midcoast, since 2011. While “we didn’t end homelessness in eight years,” Phillips said in an interview that he is proud […]

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Mister Rogers’ home state plans day of kindness in his honor

by Associated Press May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says the state’s website will share stories of good deeds and kind gestures May 23 for ‘1-4-3 Day,’ named for the favorite number of the late PBS children’s show host.

Nation & World, New England

Massachusetts teen mauled to death by dogs he often cared for

by Associated Press May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

The boy was at the Dighton property to take care of 11 animals.

Planning for Incapacity: Advance Healthcare Directive and Durable Power of Attorney

by Sponsored Content Provided by Murray Plumb & Murray, Attorneys at Law May 10, 2019June 6, 2019

One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The best way to plan for your own end of life wishes is by having these two important documents in place.

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

SP baseball coach hits 100 win plateau

by The Forecaster May 10, 2019May 10, 2019

South Portland baseball coach Mike Owens reached the 100-victory plateau May 4, when the Red Riots blanked Massabesic, 10-0, in five-innings. Owens, who took over the South Portland program in 2011, then improved to 103-48 with victories last week over Falmouth, Gorham and Thornton Academy. Owens has led the Red Riots to the Class A […]