Grief or no grief, everyone enters this time of year with high expectations. Try to determine what feels reasonable for you this year.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Douglas Rooks: ‘Tax relief’ has a downside, too
Rather than continually providing “relief” that’s never enough, wouldn’t it make more sense to assess income and sales taxes partly through counties and municipalities, as most states do, setting rates by local option?
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Commentary: To secure the right federal funds for broadband, Maine needs the right mapping
Recently released federal broadband maps still miss some spots. The Maine Connectivity Authority’s new tool allows members of the public to check if their home, camp or business is accurately recorded.
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Noah Feldman: Jan. 6 committee is right to defend the rule of law
Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
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Maine Voices: Santa Claus, our unlikely savior
Imagine the leg up that a peek behind the curtain gives to a developing brain trying to understand the world.
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Commentary: How Americans can get more safe, sustainable seafood on their plates
Comprehensive standards for aquaculture farms in federal waters will drive job creation and let the industry meet growing domestic demand.
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Maine Voices: A sensible gun permit law exists for hunting in Maine. It’s time we expand that.
A “homegrown” prohibition that fits with Maine’s culture and laws can provide us meaningful protection against gun violence.
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Commentary: Maine’s forests can protect our global climate, grow our local economy
We’ve uncovered clear pathways for Maine’s forests to participate in the mitigation of climate change.
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Maine Voices: Make America bored again, please
The madness of year-round politicking deprives us of the important ability to focus on the everyday stuff.
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Commentary: Perplexed by Sen. King’s response to Wabanaki legislation
For the sake of the many Mainers who received a similar response on the matter, I want to try to clear up some misconceptions.