The recent deaths of an Al Jazeera news team at the hands of Israel are an attack on democratic values.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine beach access case carries huge implications for private property | Opinion
The pending Maine Supreme Judicial Court decision could strip coastal Mainers of their property rights.
Please don’t make unsafe schools the new normal | Opinion
When I was in school, I didn’t take bomb threats and lockdown drills seriously. Getting older brings a new perspective.
An American tragedy comes to Windham | Opinion
Their names were Jim and Erin and they sadly crossed paths one fateful Friday.
Abandon public financing in Maine governor’s races | Jim Fossel
The state’s Clean Elections system simply isn’t fit for this purpose.
Hair today, gone tomorrow | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
My life changes, my relationship with my hair changes. With my son arriving soon, it was time to lop off some locks.
Integrity is sorely lacking in our elected officials | Opinion
We voters must become critical thinkers and encourage better people to run for office. They’re out there.
Congress must extend health care tax credits for Maine families | Opinion
Unless something is done, thousands of us face a huge jump in monthly premiums.
We must all be stewards of Maine’s precious lakes | Opinion
Those already on the water can be particularly effective in preserving this resource for future generations.
Rep. Chellie Pingree: Five crazy things you may not know about the Big, Ugly Bill | Opinion
The devil is in the detail.