Trump and Vance’s waffling on the issue could prove costly with voters in November.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Opinion: Policymakers in search of sound science need to listen to fishery
Rep. Jared Golden’s recent efforts to revitalize Maine fisheries through public-private partnerships are warmly welcome.
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Opinion: AI could prove very helpful to Maine students
Let’s cut through the noise, shall we?
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Commentary: Harris’ price controls won’t tame inflation
Right problem, wrong solution. It’s one of the most familiar stories in politics. Thanks to inflation, every American is paying higher prices for groceries and housing than before the pandemic. But politicians’ proposed solutions would make those problems even worse. The right solution is to attack inflation’s root cause, a money supply that ran amok […]
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Opinion: Fair evaluation of Maine DOE reveals no sacrifices
The Department of Education isn’t exploring artificial intelligence or other technology at the expense of traditional knowledge and skill. It’s simply moving with the times.
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Commentary: Netanyahu’s conflicts of interest are hurting Israel
There’s no job on earth less attractive than being a head of state forced to decide between cutting a hostage deal with terrorists that risks encouraging repetition, or consigning innocents to be murdered. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knows this dilemma better than anyone. To get a single soldier back in 2011, he traded more […]
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Douglas Rooks: Potential of the University of Maine System can still be realized
Long-overdue investments are making a difference, but there is still a long way to go, writes the columnist.
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Opinion: Competent caring and problem solving go hand in hand
The world’s leaders could learn some important lessons from the dedicated staff at Miles Hospital in Damariscotta.
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Commentary: Why Trump’s politicking at Arlington National Cemetery should disgust every American
Former President Donald Trump did something breathtakingly cynical, certainly immoral and probably illegal the other day. In other words, it was Monday. Trump used an appearance on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, a resting place for many who honorably served their country, to make a campaign video. Trump was ostensibly at Arlington to […]
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Opinion: Why Catholics should vote Democratic in 2024
Democratic policies are aligned with many Catholic social teachings.