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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Opinion: Maine needs to find a way to preserve health care
The threat of federal funding cuts makes state support more important than ever.
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Opinion: Close down USAID and we are all a lot less safe
Funding of federal programs should be evaluated by the American people, not out-of-touch billionaires.
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Opinion: Coyote killing contests have no place in Maine
This indiscriminate slaughter is an embarrassment to a state that prides itself on its hunting ethics and traditions.
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Opinion: Trump and Musk lean on fear and intimidation
Recall just how little we are being told about all of this targeted corruption and waste.
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Jim Fossel: Yes, experience still matters in politics
These times call for statesmen, not publicity hounds.
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Opinion: Welcoming spaces can help protect seniors against scams
A strong and understanding support system for older Mainers to talk with about their experiences with fraudsters could go a long way.
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Hilary Koch: Elon Musk, metadata and you
We’re worried about who has access to our data — what’s being collected, where it’s going, and whether someone like Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is getting its hands on records it shouldn’t. But here’s the thing: most of us have been giving away our data for years, and we barely think twice […]
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The Maine Millennial: Remote work changed my life for the better
From gas and car maintenance to mental and physical health benefits, it works for me.
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Opinion: Maine’s blue economy won’t thrive without workforce investment
The state’s marine industries are struggling to fill critical positions.