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The richest Americans are getting richer – and younger

by Ben Steverman Bloomberg January 23, 2019January 23, 2019

The average age of U.S. investors with $25 million or more has dropped by 11 years since 2014, to age 47.

by The Editorial Board January 23, 2019January 22, 2019

Until now, federal workers have borne the brunt, but the pain is starting to spread.

by Karl W. Smith Bloomberg Opinion January 23, 2019January 22, 2019

They would do so at the expense of older Americans, and are a radical departure from the past and current model.

by William Nicholson Special to the Telegram January 20, 2019January 18, 2019

Maine high schoolers are on an uneven playing field when it comes to Advanced Placement exams.

The standard deduction has roughly doubled, and those with dependent children and those who itemize deductions will see differences.

by KATHLEEN PARKER January 15, 2019January 14, 2019

Now that Trump faces possible rejection, the wall has become a metaphor for his identity.

by John Ripton Special to the Press Herald January 11, 2019January 10, 2019

The global economy left working people in this state negotiating the social wreckage that corporations often left behind.

by The Editorial Board January 3, 2019January 2, 2019

Children are already benefiting from the voter-approved law passed in 2016.

by Darryl Lorenzo Wellington Tribune News Service December 28, 2018December 28, 2018

Some battles are worth fighting, with a clear sense of moral direction.

by The Editorial Board December 21, 2018December 20, 2018

Bypassing Congress to toughen work rules will hurt, not help, the needy.