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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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Commentary: AI requires creative legislation
The barebones legislation offered in some states represents a good start, a professor writes.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
Opinion: Better to be an egghead than a knucklehead
We need to be smart enough to make informed decisions in this increasingly dangerous world.
Opinion: Fear of change is at the heart of our nation’s divisions
Opportunities abound, however, for those willing to embrace that change.
Opinion: Social media drives eating disorders
Even though I grew up in a small town in Maine, my unhealthy obsession with food began on TikTok.
Opinion: Maine must remain vigilant in protecting its forests
An early intervention program to guard against the dreaded spruce budworm won’t come cheap, but the cost of doing nothing would be much greater.