Reporting on the yet-unpublished Bob Woodward and Robert Costa book, “Peril,” tells of Gen. Mark Milley’s actions to prevent nuclear war with China. He was apparently worried that President Trump would order a sudden strike, so he called his counterpart in their military to offer reassurance. This is a stunning action if true. The United […]

What is the value of an Advanced Placement course in today’s education system? I, and many other educators, students, and parents are asking this question. For over 20 years, I have taught English – including AP courses at Falmouth High School. I no longer believe the mantra that the College Board is offering prestigious programs […]

In Bill Nemitz’s Sept. 16 column, “Introducing Maine’s latest bogeyman: Retroactivity!” (Page B1), Nemitz asks, “If the transmission project is such a good thing, why aren’t they saying so?” Does he read the newspaper he works for? The Press Herald has been running ads from New England Clean Energy Connect for months about the merits […]