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Ben Bragdon
Staff Writer
Ben Bragdon is managing editor of the Sun Journal. Prior to that, he was deputy managing editor for news at the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. Ben was previously editorial page editor for those newspapers and Central Maine Sunday for more than 10 years. Before that, he was managing editor for weekly newspapers at Current Publishing in Westbrook. He began his career as a reporter at the Piscataquis Observer in Dover-Foxcroft and editor at the Moosehead Messenger in Greenville. He has a bachelor’s degree in history from Boston University.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Caution necessary as Maine sees light at end of COVID tunnel
Case totals Tuesday were the highest since January, but vaccinations appear to be doing their job.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Brad Farrin: Democrats bully through budget without Republican input
A compromise could have been reached; instead, the majority party decided themselves how billions would be spent.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Closing disparities in health care critical to Maine’s well-being
Mainers face health challenges based on race, gender and which part of the state they live in. A new office within the Mills administration can help.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
View from Away: Border crisis needs more than money
Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Rise in reckless driving another gift from COVID
The pandemic took a lot of people off the roads, but Maine still saw an increase in fatal accidents.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Douglas Rooks: A time to think anew, and act anew
It’s the time to experiment. Is Augusta ready?
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Remote work makes for healthier planet, happier employees
Working from home is one aspect of the COVID era that should outlive the pandemic.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: With cases rising, the vaccination race is on
Maine needs to overcome issues related to skepticism and access to protect our communities.