It is common sense to ban the purchase of junk food with benefit from a program with “nutrition” in the title.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine gets government oversight right
OPEGA and the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee show how to tackle problems.
Caron: Is America angry enough for Trump?
In his convention speech, Trump painted a picture of a hostile country, perhaps one mad enough to elect even him.
Let nurses help veterans
By fully utilizing the skills of certified registered nurse anesthetists, the VA could cut harmful wait times for service.
Cain: Record on welfare clear
It’s important that the facts of her record come out before her opponent starts to spread lies, the 2nd District Democratic candidate says.
Harmon: Clinton victory? Not so fast
There’s a interesting case for Donald Trump winning in November.
Lincoln County sheriff: Do our officers stand alone?
This is the most difficult period for police officers in decades, says Todd Brackett.
Rooks: State shutdown’s shadow still looms
The 1991 shutdown of Maine government has resulted in a series of ineffectual legislative leadership.
George Smith: The blessings of gratitude
Looking back on a life well-lived, it’s hard to be anything but happy.
Lawton: With economy, wild dogs of fear overtake our imaginations
There is a strange disconnect between how people feel about their own economic well-being, and what they see across the country.