Haiti needs a new U.N. mission, this time led by the U.S.

There is no quick or easy fix to the challenges facing Haiti. But it is a neighbor in desperate need, and if the U.S. can lead an improved U.N. mission — this time with U.S. personnel — it would be in our interests to help Haiti get back on its feet.

Trump and Bankman-Fried face speech limits as criminal defendants

Witness tampering and obstruction count as a dangers to the community — either can result in bail being denied or revoked. It’s illegal to interfere with testimony or other aspects of the trial.

Michael Boom: ‘All praises to the American yahoo’

“Happiness is a warm gun. …When I hold you in my arms, and I feel my finger on your trigger, I know no one can do me no harm, because happiness is a warm gun.” The Beatles sang these words in the 1960s, and some 10 years later John Lennon would be shot in the […]

Bed Bath & Beyond picks up where it went wrong

Working in Overstock’s favor is its strong balance sheet. The company has $343 million in net cash that could help what is likely to be a turbulent next chapter.

Sen. Peggy Rotundo: A biennial budget we can be proud of

This budget reflects the good faith negotiations and willingness to compromise among Democratic and Republican Appropriations Committee members.

Rich Lowry: The honorable Mr. Pence

At a time when Republicans are putting a high value — at least in their rhetoric — on speaking the truth and showing courage, Pence is really doing it.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, Aug. 13

To stop Iran’s threat to Gulf ships, send the Marines

In a timely return to their roots, U.S. Marines are training in the Middle East and preparing to embark on civilian merchant ships to protect them from Iran’s increasingly predatory behavior.

Scott Thistle: Water safety education saves lives. Auburn needs a pool

Swimming skills are fundamental to who we are as Mainers. This is a state built by people who work on the water, by the water and even in the water at times. Our ocean, lakes and rivers are such an important part of our culture, identity and economy. Maine is a state of water people. […]

George Fogg: Does the American taxpayer ever say enough?

The Yellow Corp. (Yellow Freight Lines) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This kills the jobs of 30,000 employees nationwide and is just another bad news story that bears remembering. It appears that this same company had been given a $700 million government bailout early in the COVID pandemic. I don’t question that such a […]