Referendum Question 1, which would limit contributions to so-called “super PACs,” is unconstitutional and counterproductive.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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.
Opinion: Approving trails bond will help Maine’s youth reconnect with nature
The need for more outdoor time grows every year as our young people spend more time online, and their physical and mental health declines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.