As we confront the arduous, daunting tasks of choosing a president and our representatives in Congress and state legislatures, too many others have abandoned their posts, the columnist writes.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Opinion: Jewish voters should think twice about supporting Republicans
Donald Trump was, and will be again if elected, the most dangerous president possible for the Jewish people. His record is clear.
Rep. Jack Ducharme: From skeptic to supporter: Why I’m voting yes on Question 2
An investment in research and development is an investment in Maine’s future, Ducharme writes.
Opinion: Reflecting on the end of my football journey
It’s been a decade filled with advocacy and hope, with a desire to leave the game better than I found it.
Opinion: A tale of two hurricanes and a breakthrough election in Maine
The timing of recent storms Helene and Milton mirrors the arrival of Edna and Carol in the state shortly before Election Day in 1954.
Opinion: The line between free speech and hate speech is us
For better or worse, we have the freedom to craft our own stories. With that power comes significant responsibility.
Opinion: Maine voters need to insist on free speech
Referendum Question 1, which would limit contributions to so-called “super PACs,” is unconstitutional and counterproductive.
The Maine Millennial: We can’t keep shrugging our shoulders at mental illness
We’ve been turning the other way for far too long.
Jim Fossel: Coach Walz may not be able to get Harris over the goal line
If Donald Trump wins on Nov. 5, it will be because the vice president made the wrong decision about her running mate.
Opinion: Maine does need a new flag design. Not this one.
We can choose a better symbol for our state of which we can all be proud: The Bicentennial Flag is a winner in every sense.