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Commentary: A chance to pay homage to one of Maine’s unsung heroes

by William Morgan Special to the Telegram February 20, 2022February 19, 2022

Visiting the Appleton grave of Joshua Ut Humble, 21, sparks more than grief – it’s a reminder of what’s lost in senseless, never-ending war.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: U.S. airstrikes are recklessly legitimizing a new kind of war

by Christopher Faulkner, Andrew Stigler and Jeffrey Rogg Special to the Los Angeles Times January 27, 2022January 26, 2022

Drone warfare now threatens the world, thanks to shortsighted American decisions.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: The U.S. has long sought to exploit Guantánamo’s legal contradictions

by Jana Lipman Special To The Washington Post January 6, 2022January 5, 2022

For 20 years, the United States has held detainees at Guantanamo. The base’s problems are even older.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Advent vigil at BIW recognizes that this is a time for peace

by Maureen and George Ostensen Special to the Press Herald November 20, 2021November 20, 2021

On the next four Saturdays, join us for an hour in Bath to raise awareness of the need for a disarmed world.

Op-eds, Opinion

Insight: The tale of Bar Harbor’s ‘Treasure Ship’

by D. Brock Hornby Special to the Telegram July 11, 2021July 10, 2021

At the outbreak of the First World War, a German ship carrying silver and gold bullion tried to find safe harbor in Maine. The arrival kicked off a legal battle for the history books.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voice: Collins, King should vote to repeal outdated 2002 Iraq war authorization

by Marian Dalton Special to the Press Herald July 10, 2021July 9, 2021

Maine’s senators have come out in favor of the legislative branch reasserting its authority to declare war. Supporting S.J. Res. 10 is one way to do that.