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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Voices: As the world turns green, we remember St. Patrick
Thirty-two million Americans trace their roots back to Ireland, but everybody can celebrate it’s favorite saint today.
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Douglas Rooks: Cutting the gas tax is a terrible idea
It would make only a small reduction, and that’s dependent on dealers passing along the savings — far from guaranteed.
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Maine Voices: Maine families need universal pre-K
Starting a program can be prohibitively expensive, but there are resources for school districts.
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Maine Voices: Education report reflects reality in schools
During this time of disruption, teachers have to balance their students’ present needs with their longterm goals.
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Commentary: The processed food industry makes us desperate to lose weight — and then profits from it
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Commentary: A knee-jerk ban of sludge spreading would hurt Maine
Using biosolids and sludge as fertilizer – instead of dumping it in a landfill – reduces carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.
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Maine Voices: It’s time we face our collective screen addiction
Too many of us have lost our ability to say no to our phones even when we know they are hurting us.
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Community Compass: Photographer revealed what was right before our eyes
The writer’s son, Alec Hartman, who died in 2019, used his photos to show extraordinary beauty in everyday objects. His work is being featured at an exhibit in Vassalboro.
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Bill Nemitz: It’s been 60 years since the Cuban missile crisis. This is worse.
While some Mainers grumble about skyrocketing gas prices, a far more ominous threat looms over Ukraine.