The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ clock was first set at the start of the Cold War. On Tuesday, we’ll find out how much closer the world is to self-destruction in 2023.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Tom Waddell: Fight over abortion rights continues at the state level
Since the Supreme Court all but overturned Roe v. Wade by allowing states to honor or deny a woman’s constitutional right to choose, freedom-loving abortion advocates are pushing back at the state level. California, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New York and South Carolina each acted to protect a woman’s right to an abortion in 2022. Some […]
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Commentary: Parents seeking book bans want control – to a point
They’ll deny professional educators their decision-making responsibility in this one respect. Anything after that would be inconvenient.
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Commentary: Legalization of marijuana comes at a hidden cost to our young people
Chicago Tribune (TNS)
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Maine Voices: Grief seems to be having a public comeback. Good.
We owe it to ourselves to remember that “prolonged” grief is the normal result of deeply felt love.
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Analysis: Maine’s green goals shaded by oil and gas dependence
Maine has bold clean-energy aspirations. This winter shows we’re a long way from kicking our fossil-fuel habit.
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Jim Fossel: Maine Republicans should have sales tax in their crosshairs
If their Democratic counterparts are serious about avoiding another partisan budget, Republicans might be able to insert some tax relief in place of new spending.
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The Maine Millennial: Who tells the church what it must do in order to be forgiven?
I hope survivors sue the collar off the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland and others.
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Community Compass: Plan to register Waterville rental properties more than fair
I am writing in support of a Waterville rental property registration ordinance (“Waterville City Council delays vote on housing rental registration ordinance,” Jan. 17). The intent of the proposal is to promote safe housing. It would be nice to believe that all rental properties are up to city and state codes, and that every landlord […]
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Sen. David LaFountain: Heating relief the first act of business in Augusta
In the midst of Maine’s winter season, many people across our state are struggling to stay warm given the surge in home heating and energy costs. I heard from countless residents of our district about their needs, and am proud to say the Legislature delivered relief in a bipartisan manner. This was such an important […]