Repealing the permit requirement means that untrained and dangerous people really will be carrying guns on our streets — but we won’t know who.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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National park, or monument, a misguided attempt to provide a legacy for Quimby
Columnist erred in recommending Quimby pursue nation monument designation.
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Republicans dismayed the people they elect don’t have stomach for fight
At least Trump is a fighter, although he is egotistical and erratic.
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A rare chance to vote for democracy
On Nov. 3, Mainers have the chance to undo damage Supreme Court has inflicted on public financing for candidates.
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Threat of nuclear war still a possibility in 21st century
US plans $348 billion investment in modernizing our nuclear arsenal.
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Salmon have paid the ultimate price for our pollution of the Belgrade Lakes
As alewives displace smelt, our best bet for Long Pond fishery may be to stock rainbow trout.
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Calling attack on reproductive rights a ‘women’s issue’ devalues its importance
How did we get to a point where politicians are imposing their religious beliefs on the rest of us?
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Katz: Campaign finance reforms will keep Maine’s democracy top-tier
The November referendum to curb the influence of wealthy donors must pass, the state senator says.
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Collins worried about Maine women’s health care if Congress defunds Planned Parenthood
State has 135 community health centers that could accommodate women’s basic health needs.
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Legislature blocked several measures that would have hurt progress on climate change
Best news, however, was restoration of $38 million in funding to Efficiency Maine programs.