It shouldn’t take an economist to realize that proposals like Trump’s tariffs will not benefit American consumers.
2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
The best holiday movies have a message for all of us
Holiday movies can be the worst. But the best are the ones that hold up with messages that endure – and surprise.
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Posted inLetters
Letter: Time to right this wrong on Social Security
I am a retired teacher and clam digger. Ever since 1983, I have been outraged by the grossly unfair Windfall Elimination Act. Maine is one of 27 states in which our Social Security benefits are reduced by 40% if someone is a retired teacher or some other public service employee. H.R. 82, which would repeal […]
Posted inDo This
Follow @babiesofsteele on TikTok and Instagram for advice, laughs and more from Meredith Steele
Steele’s takes on motherhood, mental health and more are uplifting, hopeful and sometimes hilarious.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics defeat Wizards for seventh straight win
Jayson Tatum scored 28 points after missing two of his last four games with an injury.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots come out flat in 30-17 loss to Cardinals
New England fell to 3-11 with its fourth straight loss, despite coming off a bye week.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Federal funding helps schools hire mental health counselors
Administrators say the money is helping ‘meet students where they’re at.’ Whether providers will stay when the money runs out is another question.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
New Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet has a numbers issue
The lefty wore No. 45 in Chicago – but that number belongs to Boston icon Pedro Martinez.
Posted inNation & World
One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
A transformation has started to take place in the week since the unexpected overthrow of Syria’s President Bashar Assad.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Some House Democrats call on Biden to have Equal Rights Amendment ratified
The amendment has met all the constitutional requirements, but has not been added to the Constitution because not enough states ratified it in time to meet a Congress-mandated deadline.