The Providence Journal (R.I.), July 29: Donald Trump, a former reality TV show star who somehow has become a major political party’s nominee for the presidency, contemplates shaking up the world order in a way no president has imagined for the last 67 years. Specifically, he challenges the notion of American obligations to the North […]

The Berkshire Eagle (Mass.), July 27: An investigation into Exxon Mobil’s stance on global warming by our state attorney general and others angers the energy giant and its congressional allies. Investigators must stand firm. AG Maura Healey, her New York counterpart Eric Schneiderman, and environmental advocates are exploring whether or not Exxon Mobil misled investors […]

Thank you to the individual who found my wallet in the Walmart parking lot and returned it to the store. Also thank you to the Biddeford Police Department, which made sure the wallet was returned to me. In this world where we hear and see negative things every day, I want everyone to know of […]

Donald Trump’s campaign theme is to “Make America Great Again.” During the Democratic convention, many of the speakers, including Michelle and President Obama, said that America is great. What candidate Trump is trying to point out is America’s greatness today compared to eight years ago, when Obama took office. Let’s take a look at some […]

There are at least four candidates running for president this year: the Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton; the Republican nominee, Donald Trump; the Libertarian nominee, Gary Johnson; and the Green Party nominee, Jill Stein. As you can see from this field, there won’t be a lack of choice. Instead, we will have to confront the realities […]

New Britain Herald (Conn.), July 25: Is it terrorism or is it criminal activity – or is it mental instability? Germany is facing that question today as they investigate a 27-year-old Syrian man who detonated a bomb near a music festival, killing himself and wounding 12 others. He had received two deportation notices. An interior […]