The two frontrunners for governor have very different styles.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Jim Fossel: President Trump gives NAFTA a much-appreciated facelift
The politics of the deal, though, are not quite clear.
Tom Waddell: Will our democracy survive deep political divisions?
The collapse of other democracies tells us it can happen here.
Maine survivor: My rape story wasn’t enough to sway Susan Collins on Kavanaugh nomination
A face-to-face meeting with the senator felt significant, but Collins’ remarks Friday leave a Portland woman feeling betrayed.
Maine Compass: Patients’ stories should inform Collins’ decision
The future of health care is hanging in the balance as the senator contemplates her vote on Brett Kavanaugh.
Senate President Thibodeau: Future Legislatures must avoid rancor, work for people of Maine
At some points during the past two years we showed it could be done, but at other times partisan gridlock and dysfunction disrupted our efforts.
Maine Voices: Mandatory sick pay would disempower workers, hurt businesses
Proponents of Portland’s proposed ordinance ignore its impact on small businesses in particular.
Sen. Michael Thibodeau: The Legislature must rise above partisan fray
We can disagree without being disagreeable. Kindness and cooperation is not a sign of weakness, and crass is not conservative.
Maine Voices: Kavanaugh firestorm highlights need to build culture of consent
Framing sexual harassment and assault as a political issue makes us lose sight of the victims’ personhood.
George Smith: County government needs to change
Vote in county commissioners like Joe Pietroski who will be open to reform.