At the outbreak of the First World War, a German ship carrying silver and gold bullion tried to find safe harbor in Maine. The arrival kicked off a legal battle for the history books.
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Maine Voice: Collins, King should vote to repeal outdated 2002 Iraq war authorization
Maine’s senators have come out in favor of the legislative branch reasserting its authority to declare war. Supporting S.J. Res. 10 is one way to do that.
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Maine Voices: Listening to atomic bombing survivors’ stories is more important than ever
On the 75th anniversary of Hiroshima, we must understand the effects of nuclear weapons and debate their role in our society.
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Commentary: Coronavirus may become this century’s Second World War
The people who endured the Great Depression and ‘the War’ have some lessons to share with us.
Posted inNation & World
Senate OKs bipartisan measure to limit Trump’s use of military force against Iran
Two-thirds votes in the House and Senate would be needed to override an expected presidential veto of the resolution, which was supported by both of Maine’s senators.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Activists hold anti-war vigil in Waterville
The anti-war vigil outside the Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville came three weeks after a U.S. air strike killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.
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The Maine Millennial: Adding up all the costs of war
Military service members and their families know the price that has to be paid when conflicts escalate.