June

No rules

Over ribs, chicken, homemade salads and pies, beer and pop, our Memorial Day cookout turned from a local Steelers controversy to politics. Debate arose over a recent shooting and grappling with why pulling a gun has replaced raising fists to resolve disputes among young adults.

LETTERS

Afghan death toll Green, blue and red all over Korean model How long? Zimbabwe

NATIONAL CLIPS

ARROWSIC, Maine: Town meeting adopts antiwar stance HOUSTON: Labor-backed Democrat wins in company town WASHINGTON: House to vote on torture school BOSTON: Same-sex marriage upheld