Those who celebrated the state’s first Labor Day in 1891 surely appreciated the well-deserved recognition.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Compass: Maine’s first formal Labor Day
The celebration in 1891 came against a backdrop of worker unrest.
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Will Bunch: John McCain and the 29-second ‘Rashomon’ moment that defined America’s coming crisis
The Philadelphia Inquirer
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David Greene: Finding the essence of home in Waterville
What connects and comforts us defines a community.
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Maine Compass: LePage sends wrong message to kids
The governor has his reasons for joining an anti-transgender lawsuit. But he’s telling kids not to be themselves.
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Jim Fossel: Why popular ideas sometimes fail
Referendums that pass the popular vote must also find broad support in government — and that’s a good thing.
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Another View: Freeport school offers lesson in how to curtail screen time
Schools can influence how often kids use cellphones.
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Maine Compass: Congress should renew conservation fund, a lifeline for Maine’s outdoors
A 50-year-old program ensures access to hunting, fishing, hiking and camping — and expires on Sept. 30.
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Commentary: Portland should also celebrate its restaurant workers – with paid sick days
They make national honors – like from Bon Appetit – possible and should benefit from the success.