This year, Americans seem to have too little Christmas spirit and too much fear and outright hatred.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
LePage shows lack of insight, poor grasp of statistics on opiate problem
The war-on-drugs approach he favors has cost $3 trillion and failed to work for 40 years.
Editorial overstates impact of oil-by-rail disclosure exemption
A new Maine law will give the DEP and local firefighters information needed to respond to a situation.
A newborn king does not want the gift of drum music. Trust me.
‘Little Drummer Boy’ is the worst Christmas song ever.
Students weigh in on which historical Maine figures are the most statuesque
Top vote-getters, in order, were Margaret Chase Smith and Joshua Chamberlain.
Communication between factions can ease distrust, fear
In his finest debate hour, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham issued a passionate apology to Muslims for Donald Trump.
Building a bottom-up economy in Maine
Small businesses, created by dreamers, have a key role in the foundation of our economy for the future.
Poll shows voters support GOP core policies, but not with hard-right swing
Most support welfare reform, accepting federal money to expand Medicare.
I’ve decided that co-dependency may not be so bad after all
I’ll be glad when Sheri gets home because Wolfie misses her a lot.
Christmas wishes for Washington
Among other things, a shopping visit to a mall that does not make you loathe the human race.