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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
The day the music died, and other endings
Fifty-two years ago, my life had both an ending and beginning, when we came to America from Scotland.
Does nuclear power have a future in Maine?
PRO: LePage is taking Maine in the right direction by backing nuclear energy.
Does nuclear power have a future in Maine?
CON: Renewable energy is cheaper, safer and faster than nuclear options
Why should bias against women get a pass?
Would such acts be tolerated if they were against black men or against Jewish men?
Challenges, opportunities of climate change in Maine
Business, energy and environmental leaders are moving the dialogue from politics to pragmatism.
Common-sense solutions should always prevail over extremism
Even other Republicans should stand up to the governor when his positions are too extreme.
Skowhegan mascot debate ignores ill-treatment of Maine Indians
White settlers lied and stole from Indians and authorities authorized their massacre.
Republicans and conservation — not the partnership it used to be
Teddy Roosevelt was a Republican who achieved the most remarkable conservation record of all of our presidents.
New Republicans decry government interference — except in our sex lives
Chelsea lawmaker’s bill to let DHHS write rules for abortion clinics is not needed to protect women’s health. Karen Heck