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Maine Voices: Early childhood education is as crucial to military readiness as jets and ships

by Gregory G. "Grog" Johnson Special to the Press Herald January 3, 2018January 2, 2018

It’s important to get a head start on the building of academic and ‘character’ skills eventually needed to enlist or qualify for any career path.

by Joseph de Rivera Special to the Telegram December 31, 2017December 29, 2017

Relying on a world strategy backed by armed might has cost us trillions and done little to solve international disputes.

by COLLEEN LONG Associated Press December 26, 2017December 26, 2017

The department must relay crime data on service members to curb mass shootings like the one last month in Texas, the cities say.

by Anna Fifield The Washington Post December 13, 2017December 14, 2017

He was 24 when he drunkenly stumbled across the border. He spent the next nearly 40 years in what he described as a ‘giant, demented prison.’

by Donald Zillman Special to the Press Herald December 9, 2017December 11, 2017

How ironic that many issues from 1917 continue to resonate long after the ‘war to end all wars.’

by The Editorial Board December 8, 2017December 7, 2017

After a widespread outcry, the VA backs off on slashing funds for a successful housing program – but the reprieve is only temporary.

by warren watson Special to the Press Herald December 7, 2017December 7, 2017

With Operation Downfall looming, the writer’s father put off marriage, knowing things might be tentative.

by Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press December 5, 2017December 6, 2017

Past marijuana use is no longer disqualifying for Army recruits as long as their pot days are behind them.

by By BRUCE K. GAGNON SPECIAL TO THE PORTLAND PRESS HERALD December 4, 2017December 4, 2017

Taxpayers should demand the company start giving back and help fight global warming before it receives any additional funding.

by Adria Horn Special to the Press Herald November 21, 2017November 20, 2017

Launched 2 years ago, program urges 100 employers to hire 100 veterans in 100 days.