The specialty is the heart of medicine – literally and figuratively. There is much to be gained by increasing gender diversity in the field.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Opinion: Industrial pollution extends beyond Maine ZIP codes
Multibillion-dollar companies that cause incidents like the recently discovered brown snow in Rumford need to be held accountable.
Opinion: My 10 favorite Christmas songs
Tired of the treacle? This eclectic mix of holiday music covers a wide range of musical styles.
Opinion: Why RFK Jr. must not become HHS secretary
Putting a science denier and anti-vaccine activist in charge of the nation’s health would be a dangerous, irresponsible move.
Matthew Yglesias: Biden values public unions above public service
On his way out the door and just before the holidays, President Joe Biden has presented some 42,000 federal workers with a generous gift: a five-year contract that protects their right to work from home for at least part of the week. This the endgame to a saga that has been playing out for most […]
Opinion: Maine’s path to a building a climate-resilient future
A combination of human and natural solutions will help the state to weather future storms.
Opinion: Maine employers must promote themselves – by promoting Maine
To deal with the current labor shortage, businesses should use the state’s excellent work-life balance as a selling point to recruit and retain talent.
Opinion: The bipartisan promise of a carbon tax
Reducing carbon emissions while stimulating the economy should be a step that both Democrats and Republicans can support.
Opinion: Open minds can help mend political divisions
Taking the time to understand someone’s political beliefs instead of criticizing them is a way to keep our national community strong.
Maine Compass: Bill warns of risky days for nonprofits
The legislation under consideration in Congress may look innocuous, but the power behind it is scary, Ray Vensel writes.