The timing of recent storms Helene and Milton mirrors the arrival of Edna and Carol in the state shortly before Election Day in 1954.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Opinion: The line between free speech and hate speech is us
For better or worse, we have the freedom to craft our own stories. With that power comes significant responsibility.
Opinion: Maine voters need to insist on free speech
Referendum Question 1, which would limit contributions to so-called “super PACs,” is unconstitutional and counterproductive.
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.