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THE BOTTOM LINE | Two hats for the next two years, beyond

What kind of nation we will have for the next two years was determined by the recent election results. This, of course, will be spun as a rejection of President Barack Obama, but if you know U.S. history, you know that it was far more than that.

MILT PRIGGEE | December 2014

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JUST IN TIME | Protect yourself, paycheck during holidays

Who wouldn’t prefer to spend the holidays in a festive home setting rather than in the emergency room? But falls, fires and injuries often happen while people are decorating their homes for the season. 

ASK RAY ABOUT REAL ESTATE | Who really benefits from a real estate dual-agent?

I’m early in the home-buying process. More than once, the open house agent hinted I could get a better price if I buy the house through them. I am not working with a buyer’s agent, so what are the risks of buying from the listing agent?

FOOD MATTERS | Cuban in Madison Park

You’ve learned by now that the Cuban sandwich storefront Paseo in Fremont closed abruptly. (The Ballard offshoot, too.) A great gnashing of teeth was heard across the city, an outpouring of grief that suggested a tragedy of the highest order. 

Add some sparkle to your holiday décor

Liven up your holiday décor with lights, a bit of glitz and some colorful blossoms this season.

Family inspires BeachHouse Bar & Grill

Rick Eng’s family inspired his culinary vision. While the owner of BeachHouse Bar + Grill, (1927 43rd Ave. E.) frequents restaurants around town and keeps up with food trends online, his niche is defined by what he serves to his family and what they like. 

Concert to benefit Mary’s Place

The Seattle Metropolitan Glee Club, a women’s choir, will perform its Christmas concert on Dec. 16 at Epiphany Church (1805 38th Ave.), starting at 7 p.m.

Leschi students Discover Dance

Students from Leschi Elementary School (135 32nd Ave.) rehearse for Pacific Northwest Ballet’s (PNB) Discover Dance community performance. 

McGilvra prepares for the holidays

Students and families of McGilvra Elementary School (1617 38th Ave. E.) are continuing their tradition of service with their annual Mitten Project. 

AGING WITH CARE | Respect the traditions, special needs of the elderly

The holiday season is here — a time to be with family and friends and to celebrate. Make the most of it, but while doing so, pay attention to the special needs of aging friends and family.

POLICE NOTES | December 2014

A list of the biggest crimes from the last month in Canterbury, Leschi, Madison Park and Madrona. 

Seattle Christmas Ship Festival schedule

It's that time of year again. View the schedule for all of the Christmas ships in Madison Park. 

No solid-waste collections for Thanksgiving Day

No garbage, food- and yard-waste or recycling collections are scheduled in Seattle on Thursday, Nov. 27. Collections scheduled for Thursday will occur on Friday, and Friday collections will occur on Saturday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. 

EDITORIAL | Paying extra for police?

With Washington as the No. 1 state for property crime in the nation, some Seattle neighborhoods have taken matters into their own hands (and pockets) to do something about it.

Glassbaby continues McGilvra giving campaign

Madrona’s Glassybaby blown-art-glass studio (3406 E. Union St.; glassybaby.com) has extended its McGilvra giving campaign.

McGilvra collecting donations for YWCA

As we head into the week of Thanksgiving, the McGilvra Elementary School community is in the middle of a food and toiletry drive in coordination with the YWCA.  

LAND USE | Nov. 20, 2014

Land use permit decisions and design reviews for Madison Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. 

Baas to open winter group show

Baas Art Gallery (2703 E. Madison St.) will open its 19th-annual winter group show tonight (Thursday, Nov. 20) with a reception and holiday party, from 5 to 8 p.m.

EDITORIAL | Mercer is messier

Anyone living on or traveling to and from Queen Anne and Seattle Center knows that the Mercer corridor project has made traffic a mess. And the area has seen a recent bout of extra closures and delays.