The officers were shot in a confrontation with a suspect who was holding children hostage.
October 2018
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Dispatches
ISTANBUL Journalist critical of prince disappears A Saudi journalist who has written Washington Post columns critical of the kingdom’s assertive crown prince has gone missing after visiting the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, the newspaper and his supporters said Wednesday, raising concerns over his safety. Jamal Khashoggi’s personal website bore a banner saying “Jamal has been […]
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Children’s advocacy groups file lawsuit over Facebook kids’ app
They tell the FTC that the messaging app collects data without getting verifiable consent from parents.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
UMaine QB Ferguson still questionable for Villanova game
The sophomore is still rehabbing his injured right shoulder as the Black Bears look to stop a two-game skid.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Honda will invest $2.75 billion in GM self-driving venture
The goal is to develop an autonomous vehicle that can be produced at a high volume and deployed globally.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Health care insurance deductibles rising for American workers
The trend means they are paying more out of pocket, but also have incentive to control medical costs.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Woman sues former corrections officer who sexually assaulted her at York County Jail
The former inmate’s lawsuit also names York County, the sheriff and the jail superintendent, citing a violation of her rights and inadequate staff training.
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Red Sox notebook: Bullpen issues a concern for Red Sox
Boston’s relievers were a big problem down the stretch in September, posting an AL-worst ERA of 4.84.
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Wednesday’s major league notebook: Orioles clean house, fire GM Duquette and Showalter
Manager Buck Showalter is fired after 9 years as manager of the Orioles, who lost 115 games this season.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland mayor wants voters to approve $7 million housing bond
The money could be leveraged to create more than 600 affordable units, Ethan Stimlng says, but some city councilors wonder if borrowing is the best approach.