For me, the internet posts and the tattoo are less disqualifying than the glaring lack of a political record.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Sagadahoc Sheriff Merry: Red flag will help Maine law enforcement | Opinion
Just because we can make existing laws work doesn’t mean we shouldn’t improve on them.
Janet Mills will make us proud as Maine’s senator | Opinion
The governor’s toughness and track record make her the best choice to oust Susan Collins.
Maine is being called to defend democracy | Opinion
The alarm has sounded and the time has come to step up, just as Paul Revere did during the Revolution.
A red flag law will keep Maine safe and its values strong | Opinion
We need a way to remove firearms from individuals who are dangerous, without threatening the livelihood of those who rely on them.
Maine dog owners need to curb the unwanted baggage | Opinion
Why are we putting up with this repugnant trend?
Maine’s voter ID question pulls from Project 2025 playbook | Opinion
This is not about the integrity of our voting. It is about the integrity of our elected officials — and ourselves.
The Republican shutdown is pure political theater | Opinion
Instead of admitting a Democratic policy works, the party is letting Americans suffer.
Maine voter ID proposal reminds me of Jim Crow | Opinion
Referendum Question 1 amounts to voter suppression, plain and simple. America has been down this disturbing road before.
Moving fish around Maine’s waters may be legal. It’s also harmful. | Opinion
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is sending mixed messages by continuing this practice.