The average daily cost is now more than $9 million, the Pentagon says.
2015
Posted inNation & World
Pro wrestler ‘Dusty Rhodes’ dies at 69
Actually named Virgil Runnels, he also went by the nickname ‘The American Dream.’
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Michigan law lets adoption agencies oppose gay referrals
A backlash is expected after Gov. Rick Snyder signs legislation that he claims respects religious freedom.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Paper shirked its responsibility to veterans of key WWII battle
The lack of D-Day coverage June 6 denies recognition to men who made unimaginable sacrifices.
Posted inNation & World
California water-wasters can’t evade new media
The scofflaws are publicly shamed in YouTube videos, tweets and photos.
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Voice of Apollo Jack King dies
King counted down the historic launch of Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969.
Posted inBusiness
FTC settles its first case involving crowdfunding scammer
The man is ordered to repay the $122,000 he raised through Kickstarter, but the judgment is suspended because he doesn’t have any money.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: ‘Death with dignity’ bill also includes compassion
The “death with dignity” bill, L.D. 1270, is known as “the compassionate death bill” for good reason. There could not be an easier way to die. All family members should be fully informed by both the family physician and family clergy of the easiest, quickest, most painless way to go. As a family physician I’ve […]
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Letter to the editor: State’s not wired for solution if grid knocked out
For 25 years, throughout the United States and Canada, a family member has been working with a team on a rig that chemically processes the insulating oil in electric grid transformers, removing dangerous PCB molecules. I asked him if he thinks the electric grid is in any danger from solar storms or sabotage. There is […]
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Letter to the editor: Society can’t afford not to invest in mental health
Two pieces in the June 9 Press Herald – “Maine Voices: MaineCare mental health cuts create more potential for violent tragedies” and “Letter to the editor: Playground-style threats in State Capitol need to stop” – clearly point out important factors for Maine regarding where the focus and attention is for its citizens. As Steven C. […]