We understand how to reduce the damage. What’s sorely missing is consistent federal support.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Redirect your political contributions to worthy causes | Opinion
Honor your preferred candidate by contributing where you will get more “bang for your buck.”
Saluting Janet Mills, a leader beyond compare | Opinion
Her track record of helping Mainers will be very hard to match.
Portland’s Michael Brennan never served in Congress, a good thing for Maine | Opinion
The legislator specialized in turning high ideals into significant achievements for the people of this state.
Maine Democrats should have swiftly condemned attack on Trump | Jim Fossel
When an act of political violence occurs, we must all come together to denounce it.
Congress must protect the travel economy that powers Maine | Opinion
A proposal that could affect credit card rewards programs could have a significant impact on the number of visitors who come here.
Susan Collins no longer even pretends to be a moderate | Steve Collins
Maine’s senior senator once held up the late Sen. Joe Lieberman, a Connecuticut Democrat, as a role model. I knew Lieberman, and I know Collins falls well short of his commitment to centrist politics.
Water is the leading public health challenge for Maine’s gubernatorial candidates | Opinion
Those seeking the Blaine House need to be forthright about their plans for protecting our clean water supply.
Can we take a moment to appreciate Janet Mills? | Steve Collins
Maine’s first woman governor has been consistently courageous and compassionate in tough times.
Maine must realize that quality of life and progress are not mutually exclusive | Opinion
We can’t prevent growth and adapt. Our cows and our airplanes must peacefully coexist.