The Seattle seafood company owner gets two years in prison and must pay $1.5 million in restitution.
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Sex abuse scandal: Pope seeks prayers to fight ‘devil’
A Vatican statement appears to be an indirect response to accusations that Francis himself was complicit in covering up the sexual misconduct of a now-disgraced American ex-cardinal.
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Latest hurdle in grueling U.S. day care hunt: Waitlist fees
The money-back-not-guaranteed caveat is becoming routine for many working parents.
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New Tom Petty 4-CD box set called a form of therapy for band, family
‘An American Treasure’ went on sale Friday, four days short of a year after he died.
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Sisters of Mercy in Greater Portland celebrate jubilee anniversaries
The eight are among 78 members of the Northeast Community who have at least 50 years of service.
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Dempsey rides in on a Harley to kick off challenge
Bike-riding, running and walking events this weekend in Lewiston support cancer patients.
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Vision for Lewiston art trail starts with sculpture of Ali
Bates Mill redeveloper Tom Platz and artist Charlie Hewitt try to build momentum for the downtown project.
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Who wants art made from moose poop? Lots of people, Maine woman finds.
Demand for the products of Mary Winchenbach’s Tirdy Works jumps after a video goes viral.
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Luxury yacht built for Johnny Depp anchors in Portland Harbor
The 156-foot-long vessel, which was later sold to the author J.K. Rowling, was gone by Friday afternoon.
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Kids who attend religious services are happier adults
In fact, they are about 18 percent more likely to report higher happiness as young adults than those who never attended services, a study finds.