Even before new recruits step onto the painted yellow footprints at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island or San Diego, they have already been told by their recruiters that discipline — personal discipline — will be required in order to earn the title of Marine. One cannot graduate from boot camp without conforming to the […]

I’ll be shocked if there’s another book this year as important as Charles Murray’s “Coming Apart.” I’ll be shocked if there’s another book that so compellingly describes the most important trends in American society. Murray’s basic argument is not new, that America is dividing into a two- caste society. What’s impressive is the incredible data […]

To the editor: Recently, I had an opportunity to sit in on a portion of the board meeting for the Bath Youth Meetinghouse and Skatepark. The quality of leadership demonstrated by the board compels me to write. The board is made up of a healthy diversity of ages and interests among its members. The expressed […]

To the editor: By far the leading cause of domestic violence is an abusive personality that seeks control and power over the victim. Regardless of the cause, domestic violence and abuse are not acceptable for any reason. I agree with Gov. Paul LePage on this issue. We further agree that it is a societal issue […]