Active-duty service members and their families know the price that has to be paid when conflicts escalate.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Good riddance to terrorist puppet master Qassem Soleimani
The Iranian military commander’s fiery death was the predictable consequence of Tehran’s reckless escalation.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Trump’s threats to Iranian cultural sites disrespect our human heritage
Culture is what makes lives meaningful, and protecting it is one of the acknowledged limits to armed conflict.
Posted inCommunity News
Military note
AUGUSTA Brig. Gen. Dwaine Drummond retires after 37 years of service Brig. Gen. Dwaine Drummond was recognized for nearly four decades of military service during a retirement ceremony held in his honor Dec. 7. Adjutant General for Maine, Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Farnham, presided over the celebration that also was attended by Drummond’s family, friends […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
In signing defense bill, Trump launches Space Force
The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act that includes the first new military service in more than 70 years.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: First of all, homeless need stable housing
The death of a Brunswick man shows the importance of a permanent, affordable place to live.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine delegation should push to protect children, families from ‘forever chemicals’
Sens. Collins and King and Rep. Golden are uniquely situated to ensure that Congress approves vital PFAS reforms.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Lisa Savage: As U.S. senator, I’ll stand up to neo-McCarthyism, say ‘no’ to U.S. wars
Smear campaigns and déjà vu Russia-baiting for anyone who dares mention defense cuts won’t stop me.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Soldiers get sweet treats from Falmouth students
FALMOUTH — A small act of kindness by students at Falmouth Middle School is having a big impact on the morale of active-duty members of the military stationed around the world. Each year for the past four years the Community Service Club at Falmouth Middle School has held a Halloween candy drive to support Operation […]