Stopping Donald Trump and the risk he poses to our country is more important than party politics, writes the former four-term Republican state senator from Augusta.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Opinion: Be alert and help prevent Maine’s next child abuse death
Let’s stop pointing fingers and start thinking rigorously about prevention.
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Opinion: UMaine System needs to bring respect to the bargaining table
Delays and communication issues are hampering negotiations between the system and the graduate workers union.
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Douglas Rooks: Republicans join the battle to save democracy
In Maine, two former state senators have kickstarted an effort to appeal to Republican voters who have doubts about Donald Trump, and may consider voting for Kamala Harris, the columnist writes.
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Opinion: Immigration is an economic imperative for America
Migration has always been central to the American story; we are stronger because of it.
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Opinion: A supportive community pauses before judging a child
My 7-year-old daughter didn’t let her ADHD or autism spectrum disorder disrupt her enjoyment of a recent concert at Merrill Auditorium. She’s one of the lucky ones.
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Opinion: A sustainable future for Maine requires us to buy local
If we want a strong Maine economy, we must do our part to create it.
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Opinion: Cooperatives reflect Maine spirit, strengthen local economies
In a world increasingly dominated by large corporations and impersonal institutions, cooperatives stand as a testament to the power of local ownership and community-driven initiatives.
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Opinion: Canada makes Maine more resilient, prosperous and secure
Our two countries share more than a border. We share the same values, which form the basis of a common commitment to safety and economic strength.
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Opinion: The best way to clean up PFAS? Don’t produce them in the first place.
Our means of regulating toxic substances has been fundamentally flawed for years.