When a government agency is given enormous power, it must be transparent in how it is used.
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.
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Reps. Gramlich and Madigan: Concerns for foster kids highlight system that falls short
As the Legislature sets priorities this year, we cannot afford to neglect the critical services necessary for Maine children in foster care.
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Our View: In 2021, Maine should work toward universal internet access
A new statewide initiative is collecting information on where access is the worst. We should act on it as soon as possible.
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View from Away: An unavoidable impeachment requires prompt resolution
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Commentary: The challenge for conservatives in a post-Trump world
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Our View: It is the Senate’s duty to convict and expel President Trump
Republicans must finally do what they haven’t done in four years – hold the president accountable for his dangerous actions.
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Our View: Vaccination programs should be flexible
Equity is important, but requirements designed to promote fairness should be reconsidered.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
George Smith: Surrounded (and delighted by) all kinds of wild critters
The columnist and his wife are living in the wild kingdom.
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Maine Compass: I still have faith in America
We must look at things as they truly are, not as we wish them to be, but we also can’t let go of hope.
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Our View: There are lessons to be learned from mild flu season
A “twin-demic” never materialized, and figuring out why could save lives in the future.