Attacks on U.S. Jews and gays accelerate as hate speech grows on Twitter

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January 29, 2023

Attacks on U.S. Jews and gays accelerate as hate speech grows on Twitter

Former employees and online researchers say an increase in physical attacks in the United States tracks with spikes in some categories of hate speech on Twitter, notably antisemitic and anti-gay slurs and rhetoric.
Published
January 29, 2023

For Andre and Maria, food is a way to connect with their American-born neighbors

‘People come from all over’ to shop at their grocery store that stocks ingredients needed to make Angolan dishes.
Published
January 27, 2023

Five women, immense power in Congress: Can they keep U.S. from fiscal brink?

Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is one five women in powerful congressional spending committees. They remember when they started and how hard it was just to be heard.
Published
January 27, 2023

Photo Album: Maine left with a heavy, wet mess to clean up

The storm came in the form of snow early Wednesday night. By Thursday morning what most people found in their yards was mostly slush, ice or some other messy slop.
Published
January 26, 2023

There’s a better way to save energy and money at home

Some popular energy-saving tips for our home appliances are proving to be old and outdated myths. Here’s how we can do better.
Published
January 24, 2023

US Walmart workers to get pay raises next month

Walmart said U.S. workers will get pay raises next month, increasing starting wages to between $14 and $19 an hour
Published
January 24, 2023

Classified documents found at Mike Pence’s home, lawyer says

Documents with classified markings were discovered in former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana Home last week, according to his attorney
Published
January 23, 2023

Snow Tracker: Snowfall totals for Jan. 23

These snow totals reflect data gathered up to 1 p.m. on Monday by the National Weather Service. Totals will be updated as they are reported.
Published
January 23, 2023

Wicked weird winter: Snow rollers, thundersnow, frost quakes and more

An expert explains some of the stranger events caused by weather that happen in winter.
Published
January 23, 2023

Ellsworth grad has a role ‘Yellowstone’ prequel

Former Ellsworth resident Tyler Beardsley appears in the Paramount+ series ‘1923.’