Everyone who believes in the ideals of compassion and openness to outsiders should stand up and resist the fear, hate and prejudice.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Douglas Rooks: Maine needs to make the most of school funding
It is time for a new Sinclair Act to make school systems more efficient.
George Smith: With wildlife, it’s hard to make everyone happy
Conflicting goals put state biologists in a bind.
Lisa Miller: There is hope for a healthier rural Maine
Small communities around the U.S. are suffering by a number of different health measures, but there is hope.
Community Compass: Immigrants add a lot to central Maine
By helping them get started, Maine can benefit from their new ideas and necessary skills.
Alan Caron: Democrats, don’t do what Maine did
The party needs to change its message and how it conducts business if it wants to win future elections.
Column: Politics and shopping don’t mix
Boycotts are the new craze, and nobody’s happy.
Don Roberts: Today’s tournament players become tomorrow’s leaders
There is no greater showcase for the future leaders of our state than the annual high school athletic tournaments.
Garrison Keillor: Blessed are the winners and the deal-makers – big time
And that’s why I won the presidential election in a landslide with 306 Electoral College votes.
Mary Mayhew: Finally, the DHHS budget is stable
A commitment to financial stability and core priorities has put the department on stable ground at last.