“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is without a doubt the most beloved Christmas story of all time next to, of course, the Bible telling of the birth of Jesus. But since the 1938 film that starred the English actor and comedian Reginald Owen, one of the most evil businessmen in history has been etched […]
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Douglas Rooks: A shadow over gun debate in Maine Legislature
There’s no question the Legislature will begin the 2024 session in a tough place. The majority in both chambers have longstanding disagreements with their fellow Democrat, Gov. Janet Mills, over a number of issues, including firearms safety. The Lewiston massacre on Oct. 25 demands a state response, but what that response should be is uncertain, […]
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Commentary: Too many young Mainers are getting addicted to tobacco
What we’re battling now is kids who are fully addicted. This is not social smoking.
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Commentary: While patients wait in ‘psych hallways,’ Maine limits bed supply
Onerous regulatory requirements have a chilling effect on investment. Let’s change that.
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Commentary: Swipe fees not a villain to small business
The cost of handling cash surpasses the cost of credit card transactions. Both keep payment systems safe.
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Commentary: Human brains aren’t wired to fight climate change
The problems we face aren’t scientific, any longer. They’re political.
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Commentary: How the Lewiston shootings transformed my worldview
For a time, I thought mass shootings were somebody else’s problem.
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Commentary: I still believe public utilities are the future
The investor-owned utility system was designed to enrich the few. It cannot prioritize people or our planet. Full stop.
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Commentary: School districts can take action in the wake of Lewiston shootings
Anonymous tip lines can empower students to report concerns and keep one another safe.
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Commentary: Maine has a golden opportunity to raise the bar for mining
How can we move toward a low-carbon future without making life worse in low-income countries? The answer is local.