Having a job and working hard should be enough to secure a place in the economy. They are not.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Bill Nemitz: Not happy with your internet? Now’s the time to do something about it
Maine’s $150 million broadband expansion will go first to those communities that have a plan.
Maine Voices: Social media is a double-edged sword, but it can be used for good
Words paired with images that resonate tell a story. And there are many, many positive stories to tell.
The View From Here: A tale of Maine’s two senators
Susan Collins and Angus King both represent Maine in Washington, but they seem to be doing fundamentally different jobs.
Jim Fossel: Welcome to Maine! Don’t forget to vote
Maine’s off-year ballot might be confusing to new residents, but these referendums and local races are very important.
Maine Voices: ‘Right to food’ amendment would have unintended consequences
The vaguely worded right could end up gutting state and local animal welfare and food safety laws.
Maine Voices: Don’t like the CMP corridor? Consider the alternatives
To supply the same amount of power as NECEC, it would take 2,500 wind turbines, 25 million solar panels or 24 new Wyman Dams.
Commentary: With David Flanagan’s death, country loses model of bipartisan camaraderie
His work across the aisle during the Senate’s Katrina inquiry helped pave the way for legislation that has made us all safer.
Douglas Rooks: Jared Golden occupies imaginary middle ground
The second-term congressman is playing a dangerous game with his opposition to President Biden’s agenda.
Maine Voices: Our state has an untapped supply of potential new hires
Mainers with disabilities would love to work and are capable and productive yet often don’t get the chance to prove themselves.