Trump’s attack on Venezuela is illegal

ver the past few months, President Trump has deployedO an imposing militaryforce in the Caribbean to threaten Venezuela. Until recently, the president used that force — an aircraft carrier, at least seven other warships, scores of aircraft and 15,000 U.S.

Year changes, questions stay the same

Anew year, the same questions. The turning of the calendar page doesn’t necessarily mean that the country has turned a page.

Keeping track of top news stories

Most people love top 10 lists around this time of year as a way of remembering what happened. The Clinton Daily News typically reminds readers about what the top news stories were for each year.

The heart of Trump’s deportation push

You’ve probably heard commentators say that under President Donald Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, is arresting and deporting a huge number of illegal immigrants who have no criminal record.

‘Slow down and smell the cheeses’

MONTREAL – Michael Finnerty finally has woken up. His awakening is a lesson for us all – in personal struggle and purpose, in renewal and redemption.Thus, a perfect tale for anyone contemplating a New Year’s resolution.

‘Old Christmas’ in southern highlands

Candles in farmhouse windows can shine a long way on dark nights in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Tip of the hat to all of you this season

MONTREAL – Time for a holiday-season break from the divisions of the day. Surely you can read about war, protests, economic strains, cultural disputes, AI, cryptocurrency, the White House ballroom and Donald Trump elsewhere.

Christmas wishes are numerous

Inside this very newspaper is a look into the hearts of Clinton and Arapaho-Butler students thanks to the annual letters to Santa campaign. It’s a time-honored tradition brought to you by the school kids, teachers, the newspaper staff, and most importantly, the support of local advertisers.

Is the political tide turning in Maine?

PORTLAND, Maine – An entrenched senator distrusted by both parties.A governor born just 18 months after 79-year-old Donald Trump. An oyster farmer who for years walked around with a Nazi symbol tattoo. Anti-gay remarks in a state generally regarded as welcoming to LGBTQ+ people.

Teachers score an A+ for heart

In no way shape or form is Clinton Public Schools a “D” school district. The state report cards can present all of the metrics and data possible, but there is one component that simply can’t be measured and that’s the heart of most of the educators in Clinton.