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“He was desperate and he gave up without a fight. He looks rough. He’s had a rough two

Opinion: “He was desperate and he gave up without a fight. He looks rough. He’s had a rough two days.”


Taxing sales on Internet justified in bad economy

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Can our state and local governments afford to subsidize businesses that conduct their


Critics of Iraq war were right, Army says

Opinion: In its five years, the war in Iraq has revealed a remarkable contrast. On the one hand, there’s the


A sad day for Canfield

Opinion: A sad day for Canfield EDITOR: I woke up today thinking of all that has transpired: Today,


Even a priest is not above suspicion

Opinion: SEDGWICK, Maine — We’ve all heard the airport warnings not to leave our bags unattended or accept


Next president will leave mark on courts

Opinion: Recent landmark court decisions are reminders that elections are not just about putting candidates


A persistent scourge

Opinion: Washington Post: A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of HIV-AIDS


“The challenges we face today, from putting people back to work to improving our schools, from

Opinion: “The challenges we face today, from putting people back to work to improving our schools, from


Victims of flooding in for a rude awakening

Opinion: The tragic flooding in the Midwest is the latest episode in an endless cycle of American life:


Girard needs a break from police chief controversies

Editorial: After the seemingly unending upheaval surrounding the tenure of Girard Police Chief Anthony “Buster”


Taliban, al-Qaida building in Peshawar

Opinion: WASHINGTON — It was supposed to be Iraq that was threatened. For at least the last five years, it


Slow and quiet diplomacy isn’t exactly our style

Editorial: Slow and quiet diplomacy isn’t exactly our style Americans are an impatient people and it was that


A sweet deal — for some

A sweet deal — for some Scripps Howard News Service: With as much fanfare and publicity as


McCain mulls running as a one-termer

Opinion: WASHINGTON — How bad is it for John McCain? Some supporters keep suggesting he would have a better


Guns for safety? Not on your life

Opinion: The Supreme Court has spoken: Thanks to the court’s blockbuster 5 to 4 decision Thursday,