Our legislators urgently need to focus on preventative mechanisms.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Opinion: Maine lobstermen will not be scapegoated over right whale
Regulators and out-of-state agitators are impugning one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world for right whale deaths. Enough.
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Commentary: Biden says America is ‘coming back.’ Trump says we’re ‘in hell.’ Are they talking about the same nation?
To one presidential candidate, the United States is “a failing nation” that’s “descending into a cesspool of ruin.” “In many ways, we’re living in hell right now.” To the other candidate, “America is coming back. … Our future is brighter.” “The American people are writing the greatest comeback story never told.” You already know which […]
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Commentary: The War on Poverty wasn’t enough
Sixty years ago, President Lyndon Johnson declared “an unconditional war on poverty.” Using policies and programs as weapons, Johnson focused heavily on health coverage and “human capital.” His Great Society agenda also included key political reforms like the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968, the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act and the 1965 Voting […]
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The Maine Millennial: Those who can’t cook … bake?
I’ve been assembling meals instead of cooking them for most of my adult life. It’s been a delight to discover that baking is assembly.
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Hilary Koch: It’s time for men to ‘woman up’
A conservation with a male friend reveals that even “good guys” show bias towards women.
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Jim Fossel: A literal rainy day fund is a good idea
No matter your views on climate change, it’s hard to argue against a permanent disaster relief fund for Maine.
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Opinion: Sky gazers, beware – April’s solar eclipse coincides with mud season
The annual seasonal closure of Baxter State Park can’t be ignored, even for an event as special as a full solar eclipse.
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Opinion: Polarization, blame have no place in development of gun laws
If gun violence had a simple answer, we would have solved it already.
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Opinion: Reducing Maine’s reliance on natural gas will benefit climate, consumers
Let’s put our energy into helping people adopt clean energy technologies that contribute to a healthier, more affordable future.