The Maine law legalizing same-sex marriage took effect Dec. 29, 2012. A lot of people are happier – and the fabric of society remains intact.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Commentary: First Amendment protects our right to live our freedoms
On the 230th anniversary of the amendment’s official adoption, let’s consider why the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition were bundled together.
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Community Compass: Save Hodgkins field in Augusta
The city should decide on a long-term plan of development first, before proceeds to develop the Hodgkins field.
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Rep. Pingree: Infrastructure bill win-win for our economy, environment
Now Congress must pass the Build Back Better Act to keep pace with other nations on social supports.
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Commentary: Congress slouches as Postal Service workers hustle
If passed, the Postal Reform Act would strengthen a public service whose mission is to provide universal, affordable service.
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Maine Voices: Maine’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit exceeds expectations
Judged efficient and effective in a state report, the program promotes growth that builds on our heritage while enhancing our future.
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Maine Voices: Our state’s clean-energy economy will benefit from infrastructure bill
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help us build a stronger and more resilient workforce.
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Maine Voices: CMP is a sore loser following corridor vote
Even project supporters like Gov. Mills want the construction to cease, following the Nov. 2 vote.
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Jim Fossel: Supreme Court could make abortion an issue for the states
Even if Roe is overturned, reproductive rights still will be subject to an often-messy democratic process.
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Bill Nemitz: In rural Maine, a small hospital leans into the COVID-19 storm
Far from the big-city medical centers, the pandemic lays claim to the unvaccinated.