The need for more outdoor time grows every year as our young people spend more time online, and their physical and mental health declines.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Opinion: Harris’ Medicare at Home proposal is a true game-changer
The vice president’s plan would cover the cost of home care for seniors, lowering costs for them and their families, easing the stress and emotional burdens for their loved ones.
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Community Compass: Vassalboro residents should vote ‘yes’ for bridge repair
Supporting the Select Board recommendations will provide the town with the necessary financial support to move forward with bridge replacement without negatively impacting the property taxes, Select Board member Christopher French writes.
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Maine Compass: Trump’s vitriol has no place in politics
The mental health of our country needs to have a commander in chief who stands on the legs of truth, and who models respect for the dignity and humanity of all Americans in their various life circumstances, DerSimonian writes.
Posted inElection 2024, Op-Eds, Opinion, Politics
Former Maine GOP chair: Donald Trump has been a disaster. Kamala Harris has earned my vote
After 44 years as a Republican, the writer is voting for a Democrat for the first time.
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Douglas Rooks: A chill wind blows over Maine state budget
A projected shortfall shows the party’s over, and both parties have yet to deal with it, the columnist writes.
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Opinion: Democrat or Republican, the ultimate winner of 2024 must be manufacturing
While it’s important to celebrate U.S. manufacturers, celebration without the support of public policy won’t be enough.
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Commentary: No, immigrants don’t commit more crimes
A new explainer by the Migration Policy Institute seeks to apply facts to the lively discussion of immigration and crime. A spokesperson for MPI said the nonpartisan research organization, known for a sober tone, hoped to clear up “confusion.” That’s one way to characterize Donald Trump’s nine-year campaign of lies. Trump is busy making his […]
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Opinion: Repair of roads, bridges must remain a priority for Maine
Our failure to invest has real-life consequences that must not be ignored.
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Opinion: Fascism or constitutional democracy? It’s our choice.
Republican or Democratic ideals or policies are not important this year.