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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Opinion: Parents of young athletes need to get a grip
It is imperative that Maine’s leagues, coaches and officials take a firm stance against misconduct at games.
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Jim Fossel: Will Maine legislators be shills for Mills?
In opposing tax increases, GOP legislators are saying the right thing. It remains to be seen if they will do the right thing.
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Opinion: Good time to reconnect with the magic of reading
In this world full of noise, savor the ability to sit quietly with a book.
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Opinion: What can we do to address the loneliness epidemic in Maine?
Although it’s painful to believe in a vision of connection and so often feel disconnected, we must not give up.
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Opinion: Trump has started us down the road to fascism
Our current political direction has a history that is important for Americans to understand.
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The Maine Millennial: Getting ready for the coming economic train crash
My message is: Stock up now.
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Opinion: Maine’s seniors need better access to safe pain medication
Medicare needs to cover non-opioid treatments instead of riskier ones. A new legislative proposal can help cover the cost.
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Opinion: Our kids must learn to learn on their own
If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that independent learning is going to come in handy.
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Commentary: Trump is right to end federal diversity programs
Recently, I had the chance to catch up with a friend from Los Angeles. She’s a political liberal and cast her vote for Kamala Harris last fall. As we talked, I discovered she shared common ground with the MAGA crowd: My friend was outraged by what she said “diversity, equity and inclusion” initiatives have done […]