Revenue-neutral carbon tax would render energy subsidies unnecessary.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
With new mayor at the helm, Waterville should capitalize on new developments
The city has had a number of successes in the past three years, including revitalization of the airport.
Who were we kidding, anyway? US use of torture not new
Torture is one of warfare’s oldest weapons.
Papermaking history of good jobs, but also polluted rivers, stinky air
Time for a fresh start by incentivizing eco-friendly mills with well-defined and consistent regulations.
Any national conversation about race shouldn’t be led by racists
If conversation becomes a lecture, count me out.
Information is vital currency in our war against global jihadism
People who do barbaric things to other people shouldn’t be surprised when barbaric things are done to them.
Anybody seen my path? I had it when I got here
What if what I write isn’t really all that interesting?
Ballot scandal that wasn’t offers reasons to celebrate, cringe
Overall, Mainers can be proud of the election process and the absence of political corruption here.
What does it take to disturb America’s super-rich about income disparity?
Hey, black and white working class, can you stop harping on race long enough to see that you’re both being robbed blind? Courtland Milloy
Public schools could match quality, cost of private special education programs
Many districts pay more than $100,000 per year for each student sent to a private school, often miles from their homes.