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Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Muslims must fight anti-Semitism in our midst

by Turan Kayaoglu Special to The Seattle Times November 27, 2018November 26, 2018

Our shared home will not be strong unless each community is truly committed to the security and dignity of the other.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

As trial of ex-priest opens, former altar boy says defendant befriended him, then abused him

by Megan Gray November 26, 2018November 26, 2018

The initial witness to testify against Ronald Paquin says the sexual contact occurred in the 1980s at multiple locations, including a motel and campground in Kennebunkport.

Nation & World

Teen who wrote essay on gun violence killed by stray bullet

by Kristine Phillips The Washington Post November 23, 2018November 23, 2018

Sandra Parks, a Milwaukee teen, was in her bedroom when a bullet went through her house and hit her in the chest.

Cops & Courts, Local & State

Waterville woman cited for illegal turn; dog still missing after crash

by Rachel Ohm November 22, 2018November 22, 2018

Judy Maheu was treated at the scene for minor injuries, and her 4-year-old terrier mix ran off.

Business

Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn faces 10 more days in custody

by YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press November 21, 2018November 21, 2018

The chairman of the Japanese auto giant was arrested on suspicion of falsifying income reports by millions of dollars.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Advocacy group sues state for records of youths’ suicide attempts at Long Creek

by Megan Gray November 20, 2018November 21, 2018

Disability Rights Maine says it received reports of 5 attempted suicides between March and July at the juvenile detention center in South Portland and has been seeking records from the state, with little success.