The governor’s political hopes factored into the decision to let the bill limiting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities to become law.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Trump is not the only threat to the Constitution — look at SCOTUS | Douglas Rooks
Led by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court is now a willing co-conspirator.
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Conformity with the federal tax code is the relief Maine families deserve | Opinion
As it stands, Mainers won’t reap some of the benefits of the recently signed Working Families Tax Cut Act.
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At Maine Needs, hope and dignity go hand in hand with sponges and sneakers | Richard Russo
People need essential items. They also need things that are less tangible; things that allow them to focus on something other than surviving.
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Our season of gathering and gratitude need not exclude grief | Opinion
Mourning is a version of celebration.
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Mainers should lead nation in election reform | Opinion
This partisan election process is doing great harm to all of us, including our parties. Now is the time for Maine to move away from it.
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An anonymous Christmas gift in Waterville shows the power of kindness | Column
Giving to those less fortunate is impactful during the holiday season, Amy Calder writes.
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Just who is ‘non-compatible’ with Western civilization? | Opinion
In both words and actions, that describes the president.
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Protect frontline workers in mental health care in Maine | Opinion
No one entering this field should ever fear retaliation for raising concerns or advocating for ethical care.
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How to make electric power affordable for Maine | Opinion
Producing as much power as we can locally will limit our dependence on transmission lines.