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Sharon Sheppard, 60, of West Bloomfield, inserts her ballot in the tabulator after voting in the 17th precinct at Congregation B'Nai Moshe on Nov. 3, 2026, in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
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Birds roost on a channel marker in Moss Landing Harbor on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Moss Landing, California.
Maya Thompson
Maya Thompson
Bureau Chief · Brunswick, GA
Maya holds a Master’s in Journalism from the University of Georgia and has over 15 years of experience in local news. She previously worked for the Savannah Morning News, where she led coverage on community initiatives and grassroots movements. An avid supporter of Brunswick's cultural diversity, Maya is committed to amplifying local voices and stories.
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Moss Landing, CA - October 11: Birds roost on a channel marker in Moss Landing Harbor on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 in Moss Landing, CA. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
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