When it comes to teaching history in our schools, we still have a lot to learn.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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The Maine Millennial: Waking up sober every day
Quitting drinking is not a one-time decision but a choice that has to be made every morning.
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Maine Voices: What does resilience sound like? Come and hear it.
Undeterred by COVID, mosquitoes, rain and cold, the singers of Women in Harmony persist in gathering safely. Now they’re planning a concert June 19.
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David Emery: Maine taxpayers are already covering too many climate costs
It’s time to end giveaways to fossil fuel companies and make them foot the bill for the damage they inflict on the environment, the former congressman says.
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Sen. Joe Baldacci: Bill will close dangerous loophole, prevent foreign influence on Maine voters
L.D. 194 isn’t about the corridor project, but rather about responsible governance and sound policy.
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Former city councilors: Augusta voters should approve new police station
We owe a lot to these police officers who risk their lives every single day, but the reality is, when it comes to providing professional office space, we have not done them justice, the former elected officials write.
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Commentary: Land for Maine’s Future bills are flawed but can be fixed
Allowing hunting, fishing and trapping on conserved land should be decided at the local level, not as part of the bonding process.
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Commentary: It’s off to the races for offshore wind
When Maine transitions to relying on electricity for all of our energy needs, offshore wind alone could still meet over 1,000% of our power needs by 2050.
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Sen. Pouliot: Feeding all Maine kids in our schools will make the most of our tax dollars
Passing L.D. 1679 will make sure that students can focus on learning, not on where their next meal might be coming from.
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Maine Voices: Mainers deserve chance to vote on Land for Maine’s Future
Outdoor recreation is a big part of the state’s identity and should be expanded to reach everyone.