iraq

Published
March 29, 2023

Senate votes to repeal 2002 measure that approved Iraq War

If passed by the House, the repeal would not be expected to affect any current military deployments.
Published
March 16, 2023

Senators take first step in repealing Iraq War authorization

The bipartisan effort comes as lawmakers in both parties are increasingly seeking to claw back congressional powers over U.S. military strikes and deployments.
Published
March 1, 2023

Ancient restaurant highlights Iraq’s archaeology renaissance

Given that beer drinking was widespread among the ancient Sumerians inhabiting Lagash 5,000 years ago, many envision the space as a sort of ancient gastropub.
Published
February 21, 2023

Maine Voices: 20 years ago, Sanford, Springvale residents gave warm sendoff to departing troops

And the same good cheer greeted the soldiers of the ‘3rd Herd’ when we returned after more than a year away from our families, friends and community.
Published
November 20, 2022

Turkey strikes in Syria, Iraq a week after Istanbul bombing

The airstrikes came after a bomb rocked a bustling avenue in the heart of Istanbul on Nov. 13, killing six people and wounding over 80 others.
Published
September 12, 2022

Woman reopens Iraqi market in Waterville following death of her husband

Rosol Hobbi, 24, thought she could not reopen the Iraqi Kabab Market after her husband, Akram "AJ" Mohammad, died in a motorcycle crash Sept. 1, but she said the Waterville community rallied around her and encouraged her to reopen.
Published
July 27, 2022

Followers of cleric enter Iraqi parliament in show of force

The only security forces were inside the building and they appeared to allow the hundreds of protesters in with relative ease.
Published
February 20, 2022

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

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.
Published
November 7, 2021

New Portland VA clinic poised to serve Maine veterans for decades to come

The $64 million Veterans Administration outpatient clinic on West Commercial Street is set to open in January.
Published
October 24, 2021

Commentary: He spoke truth to democracy’s real power – you

Unlike today’s Washington Republican elites, Colin Powell had the guts to tell the American public what was self-evident.