An estimated 1 in 9 Maine seniors is a victim of elder abuse.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
George Smith: The days of the five-and-dime
Robust downtowns have been replaced by impersonal mega-stores.
A horrible day for Orlando, the LGBT community, and the US
Once again, we are mourning the victims of a mass shooting.
The target in Orlando shooting was all of us
Terror and hate found its outlet in a gay club, but it could have been anywhere.
Keillor: The perils of prominence
The Republican nominee for president seems thrilled by his fame.
The ‘boys will be boys’ defense
In Brock Turner’s hometown, we’re raising kids who are never told “no.”
Caron: Trump stumbles onto the big stage
By any objective measure, the last five weeks have been a disaster for the presumptive Republican nominee.
The many misconceptions of transgender health
There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding gender identity.
Harmon: No wonder why voters are unmoved
The major candidates for president leave a lot to be desired.
Rooks: Denials won’t solve undercover issues at Maine Warden Service
It’s a shame that state officials weren’t more open to answering legitimate questions about their actions and policies.