The White House said hate crimes against Jews accounted for nearly two-thirds of all religiously motivated hate crimes in the U.S. in 2022, although Jews make up just over 2% of the population.
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Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
What me, panic? Jimmy Butler confident Miami can close out the Celtics
When we started this journey, nobody believed in us,’ Butler says. ‘Now we are here, one game away. For us, we’ve always had confidence, and that’s not going to go away.’
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Posted inMaine, New England
Always wanted a lighthouse? U.S. is giving some away – including one in Maine
Little Mark Island and Monument in Harpswell is being offered at no cost.
Posted inLife & Culture
Photos: Blues Traveler performs for sold-out crowd in Waterville
The longtime jam band, with frontman John Popper, has been drawing big crowds for three decades and most recently performed at the Waterville Opera House. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Michael G. Seamans.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture
Here’s a listing of Memorial Day events around central Maine this weekend
There’s no shortage of things to do this weekend with events happening from Anson to Whitefield and everywhere in-between.
Posted inSports
NHL playoffs: Stars edge Golden Knights in overtime to stay alive
Joe Pavelski’s power-play goal 3:18 into overtime gives Dallas a 3-2 win, preventing Vegas from advancing to the Stanley Cup finals and forcing Game 5.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
NBA playoffs: Celtics roll past Heat to stay alive, force Game 6 in Miami
Four players score at least 21 points and the Celtics prevail over the Heat, 110-97, in their latest must-win situation.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘And Poison Fell From The Sky’ and ‘The Mystery of Lake Kanakodah’
Terry Martin and her husband tried to warn the people of Rumford, Maine of the deadly dangers of toxic paper mill pollutants. And nobody listened.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Renowned songwriter Joe Henry continues his musical self-discovery in Maine
The critically acclaimed musician, who moved to Harpswell in 2021, is revered by peers and critics for his evocative songwriting and has won three Grammys as a producer.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Lawmakers should use child tax credit to boost next generation of Mainers
Maine lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want to use surplus funds to get relief to the people who need it most. One way is sitting right in front of them. L.D. 1544, a bill from Rep. Mo Terry, D-Gorham, would provide extra support for low-income parents by expanding the state’s child tax credit […]