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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Douglas Rooks: ‘Non-consecutive’ presidents couldn’t be more different
Grover Cleveland and Donald Trump are both non-consecutive presidents, and that’s where the similarities end, Rooks writes.
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Commentary: Fast action on ‘one big beautiful bill’ could create long-term problems
Putting tax cuts, border and energy policy in one piece of legislation is asking for trouble, the columnist writes.
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Opinion: RFK Jr.’s nomination is irresponsible and dangerous
As Maine physicians, we urge Sens. Collins and King to oppose the appointment of the anti-vaccine activist as the country’s new secretary of health and human services.
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Opinion: Searching for Grace
The art of civility has been lost in America. We need to find a way to appreciate each other and our common plights.
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Commentary: AI requires creative legislation
The barebones legislation offered in some states represents a good start, a professor writes.
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Commentary: What’s the truth about sobriety? Here’s my answer
“The Shining” (book 1977, film 1980) is about a white-knuckle alcoholic’s descent into his disease and its effects on his mind, career and family. I didn’t learn this until recently. I just thought it was about how scary it is to be married to a writer. I moved from L.A. to New York City three […]
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Opinion: Thousands of Mainers will now get the Social Security benefits they deserve
Public-service workers will no longer be punished thanks to the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.
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Jim Fossel: Looking ahead to the 2028 presidential race
Clear front-runners have yet to emerge on both sides in the battle to succeed Donald Trump in the White House.
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The Maine Millennial: Bidding bye-bye to the birdie
Despite having some memorable experiences, Elon Musk has left me no choice but to lock my Twitter account for the time being.