It’s not the first time the rapper formerly known as Kanye West has apologized to the Jewish community after making antisemitic comments.
2023
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Successful West Coast trip shows that Celtics should fortify bench for title run
Boston’s top six players form the best nucleus of talent in the NBA. Now Brad Stevens should add pieces to provide protection against injuries during the playoffs.
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Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Has Bailey Zappe been the answer all along for the Patriots?
The quarterback put together his best game in the win at Denver, completing 25 of 33 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
U.S. to strike Iranian-aligned group after 3 troops wounded in drone attack in Iraq
The Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups, under an umbrella of Iranian-backed militants, claimed credit for the attack that left a U.S. service member with critical injuries.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine state employees ratify contracts that increase pay, benefits
The 4 contracts ratified over the weekend cover more than 9,000 state employers, providing a 6% pay increase on Jan. 1, an $800 payment in February in lieu of retroactive raises and an additional 3% pay bump in July.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school schedules and scores for Dec. 26-27
TUESDAY’S GAMES (DEC. 26) Girls’ Hockey • Yarmouth/Freeport 6, Winslow/Gardiner/Cony/Messalonskee/Lawrence/Erskine/Maranacook 2 WEDNESDAY’S GAMES (DEC. 27) Boys’ Basketball • Cape Elizabeth at Freeport (Portland Expo), 8 p.m. • Fort Kent at Eason, 7 p.m. • Hodgdon at Central Aroostook, 7 p.m. • Houlton at Mt. Desert Island, 4:30 p.m. • Islesboro at Temple Academy, 1:30 p.m. […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Israeli military says Gaza ground offensive has expanded into urban refugee camps
Despite U.S. calls for Israel to curb civilian casualties and international pressure for a cease-fire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military was deepening the fighting.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Opinion: We need better communication about the reality of the IUD
We’re doing a terrible job of administering a really effective form of birth control.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland’s new homeless shelter in Riverside struggles to fill open beds
Though the shelter is billed as ‘low barrier,’ many people living outside see obstacles to going there, whether real or perceived.
