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Nation & World, News

Sculptor Glenna Goodacre, who created Vietnam Women’s Memorial, dies at 80

by Associated Press April 15, 2020

The memorial is on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Deal with Taliban a painful price for ending war in Afghanistan

by Los Angeles Times February 29, 2020February 28, 2020

Justifiable doubts exist about whether the Taliban’s possible return to power will provide a haven for al-Qaida and erase gains for women and girls.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Hold Democrats to their word on war spending

by Rev. Dr. William Barber II and Phyllis Bennis Tribune News Service February 11, 2020September 14, 2020

The presidential candidates should deliver a cost-benefit analysis of the conflicts and weapons that have taken the lives of millions.

Community

Military Notes

January 19, 2020January 20, 2020

BANGOR Brig. Gen. Dean Preston was promoted from colonel to his current rank Jan. 5 during a ceremony attended by his family, friends and National Guard members at the 240th Regional Training Institute. In his new role as land component commander, Preston will be responsible for all training, manning and equipping of Maine Army National […]

Op-eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: Adding up all the costs of war

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal January 12, 2020January 13, 2020

Active-duty service members and their families know the price that has to be paid when conflicts escalate.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Good riddance to terrorist puppet master Qassem Soleimani

by Bobby Ghosh Bloomberg Opinion January 9, 2020January 9, 2020

The Iranian military commander’s fiery death was the predictable consequence of Tehran’s reckless escalation.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Trump’s threats to Iranian cultural sites disrespect our human heritage

by William D. Adams Special to the Press Herald January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

Culture is what makes lives meaningful, and protecting it is one of the acknowledged limits to armed conflict.

Community

Military note

December 23, 2019December 22, 2019

AUGUSTA Brig. Gen. Dwaine Drummond retires after 37 years of service Brig. Gen. Dwaine Drummond was recognized for nearly four decades of military service during a retirement ceremony held in his honor Dec. 7. Adjutant General for Maine, Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Farnham, presided over the celebration that also was attended by Drummond’s family, friends […]