My late daughter became pregnant before marriage and delivered a daughter. That daughter grew up, became a nurse, and now has two children of her own. One of her children was also conceived out of wedlock. He has grown into a handsome and intelligent young man.
2022
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
6 surprising facts for July Fourth
A scholar of early US history celebrates the country’s birthday with six under-appreciated ideas about the founding document.
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Posted inOpinion, Perspective
How we define ‘American’ in America
The US and other countries have a legal definition of citizenship, yet human psychology and identity politics result in ingrained biases over who truly belongs.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Dave Griffiths: Stop abusing my language!
Trust me. Self-editing for clarity feels good.
Posted inNews
The Week in Photos: On the ball, blazing a trail and making a splash
Favorite images from June 25-July 1, 2022, taken by the Sun Journal photo staff.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Errors costly as Red Sox drop second straight to Cubs
Boston makes two errors in the second inning and Chicago scores twice on its way to a 3-1 win.
Posted inSports
NASCAR Cup Series: Bubba Wallace says frustration comes from desire to win
Wallace criticized his crew last weekend, but said it shouldn’t harm his relationship with them because they all want to win.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine
Portland police confiscate replica gun from Lisbon 10-year-old
A pellet rifle styled to look like an assault weapon was confiscated from a 10-year-old Saturday after witnesses reported a group firing the gun on Congress Street.
Posted inMaine
Monmouth kicks off Fourth of July celebrations with music and fireworks
Annual Beach Party brings fun, music, food and fireworks to Monmouth’s beach on Cochnewagon Lake.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sports Digest: Home run in sixth lifts Fisher Cats to win over Sea Dogs
Cam Eden’s two-run home run gave New Hampshire the lead and it held on to beat Portland, 4-2.