Stop treating our state’s fishermen like a heritage act, start treating them like the essential producers they’ve always been.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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I’m voting for Matt Dunlap, who won’t make us look stupid | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
Standing up to Trump is the name of the game. Dunlap has practiced it.
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On Iran, Trump is failing the leadership test | Jim Fossel
The White House’s striking lack of clarity on the conflict impedes any meaningful negotiation.
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Only Bobby Charles can pull Maine back from the abyss | Opinion
Not only can the Republican candidate for governor win, he must.
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Training for law enforcement officers must not be fast-tracked | Opinion
Tragic shootings by immigration agents put a spotlight on this grave mistake.
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Maine’s small libraries are worth celebrating | Opinion
These places play an outsize role in their communities. As you plan your summer road trips, consider including a visit.
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Portland has to hold the cruise industry accountable | Opinion
The cruise lines cannot be allowed to dictate our public health and environmental policy. We have the leverage. It’s time to use it.
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I’m a young Maine feminist and I’m voting for Platner | Opinion
Looking back, I feel Sen. Collins weaponized my abuse to win in 2020. Simply having a woman in the U.S. Senate will not deliver better conditions for Maine women.
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Maine needs growth strategies, not short-term fixes | Opinion
If we want people to thrive here, we need to focus on helping them earn more.
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Investing in college food programs should be a simple decision | Opinion
Dining halls offer a starting point for students to develop good eating habits in an environment that makes healthy choices feel normal rather than effortful.