Trump’s inauguration and MLK Jr. Day both fall on Jan. 20. King’s legacy and words of wisdom can guide as we take the first step up this dark staircase, Leonard writes.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Opinion: Trump’s immigration crackdown will be swift and ugly
The president-elect is fully prepared to deliver on his top priority.
Opinion: Bath Iron Works’ destroyers prove their mettle in Red Sea crisis
In protecting the free flow of commerce, these ships stand tall as symbols of American resolve and Maine ingenuity.
Dogs need daily walks for their own well-being
Even in the cold, your dogs should get exercise every day, the columnist writes.
Opinion: Alcoholic beverages should warn about cancer
With alcohol now recognized as the third biggest external risk factor after smoking and obesity, the time is right to create new labeling.
Opinion: Victory for Maine’s Right to Repair is premature
So far, the law is falling short of what it promises.
Hilary Koch: The FDA’s Pinocchio problem
An experience with over-the-counter nasal spray showed Hilary Koch how drug manufacturers often rely on sins of omission.
Opinion: School choice in Maine is key to empowering families
Parents really do know their kids best.
Opinion: A practical approach to a new Canadian state
Canada’s sheer size must be taken into consideration when evaluating a new state (or five new states).
Jim Fossel: Legislators’ pay raise sends the wrong message
Maine Republicans are beginning to look like part of Augusta’s entrenched elite.