A column by Greg Kesich was based on a false premise about Hydro-Quebec.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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ISO New England: Power grid operations and extreme weather – for all of us, the challenge is real
The Texas tragedy shows we must continue to work together to strengthen our energy foundation, including wholesale markets, regulatory standards and supply infrastructure.
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Douglas Rooks: Maine muddles through the budget once again
Stasis has become the order of business in Augusta, particularly when it comes to the state’s spending plan.
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Maine Voices: We should stop subsidizing dinosaur fossil fuel plants in New England
Our regional power grid operator, ISO-New England, should plan for systemic vulnerabilities and begin a just transition to renewable energy sources.
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Maine Compass: Some dam removal necessary to save salmon, Kennebec
There are places where the economic value of a dam is far exceeded by the damage done and by the potential good that dam removal can accomplish.
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George Smith: So you want to be a Mainer?
Longtime columnist George Smith, whose work filled this space every Wednesday for three decades, died Feb. 12. For the next several weeks, we will reprint some of George’s best columns. Here’s one from June 3, 2015. Here’s some good news for those who aspire to being a Mainer. For the record, to be a Mainer, […]
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Maine Voices: For women terrorized by domestic partners, it’s no better here
The lack of accountability for perpetrators for which Russia has become infamous is also a problem in places with more progressive laws.
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Maine Compass: Mainers can help bring democracy to D.C. at long last
The movement to make D.C. the 51st state gained unprecedented momentum in the months since protests shined a light on America’s enduring racial inequalities.
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Sen. Richard A. Bennett: Stop foreign meddling in Maine businesses
Foreign influence, like the testimony of Hydro-Quebec against L.D. 194, has no place in elections. Whether that influence comes from a friendly neighbor, or a hostile enemy, it’s dangerous.
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Maine Voices: Let’s turn pandemic lifelines into ladders out of poverty
The Child Tax Credits are the best opportunity in decades to help families create financial stability – if we can multiply their impact by coordinating resources and aligning policies.