Opinion
Lessons from Graham Platner
Local columns
How can Graham Platner, who might win the Democratic nomination for senator from Maine in Tuesday’s primary election, ever be seriously considered for such a job, given the amount of personal baggage he carries? The answer is we have so lowered our standards and think so little of our ...
Envoy: Cuba sanctions a ‘pretext’ for US military action
Local columns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Recent U.S. sanctions targeting Cuba’s leadership and the indictment of former President Raúl Castro are a “pretext” for the Trump administration to persuade the American people to support a military intervention, Cuba’s top diplomat to the United States told The ...
Almanac for June 10, 2026
Local columns
Today is Wednesday, June 10, the 161st day of 2026. There are 204 days left in the year. Today in history: In 2018, NASA's rover Opportunity sent its last message from the surface of Mars. Originally expected to serve a three-month mission, Opportunity functioned for more than 14 years, ...
Deadline Monday to nominate for state Veteran of the Year
Editorial
Know of someone in Michigan who has a record of outstanding service both in and out of the armed forces? The state wants to hear about that individual — but time is running out. Nominations for the 2026 Michigan Veteran of the Year are being accepted through Monday, June 15. This annual ...
