Feb. 16 to Feb. 18 is Gun Safety Awareness Sabbath, an opportunity for all faith communities in the state to pray in unity for safety from gun violence.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Opinion: Divert suburban highway funding to broadband
Hundreds of millions for the Maine Turnpike Authority’s costly highway expansion would be better spent on infrastructure that benefits all Mainers.
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Douglas Rooks: Age not always a political disability
When considering candidates’ fitness for office, voters often have an age-old question to answer.
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Scholars Strategy Network: Maine families are meeting their goals. Legislators must support them
L.D. 1877: An Act to Reduce the Number of Children Living in Deep Poverty by Adjusting Assistance for Low-Income Families, is one policy proposal that would make a difference.
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Opinion: Before feds surveil Americans for Gaza protests, rein in warrantless spying
Until important reforms are implemented, public trust is at stake.
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Commentary: If only Congress would listen to the CBO on immigration
The upshot, in a nutshell: Immigrants get the job done.
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Opinion: Maple syrup producers soldier on, despite climate change
Seasonal fluctuations challenge maple syrup producers, but innovation and knowing to expect the unexpected will keep the industry strong.
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Opinion: Saco school lockdown strikes a terrifying note
I don’t need to tell any parent reading this the images last Friday afternoon conjured.
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Opinion: More must be done to improve Maine’s yellow flag law
We cannot hope to save lives with more half measures.
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Commentary: Will Crumbley verdict trap good parents too?
Oakland County, Michigan, Prosecutor Karen McDonald wanted to send the message that gun owners need to secure their firearms, and in Jennifer Crumbley she found the messenger. But is the courtroom the place to advocate for policy outcomes, or is its sole role to administer justice fairly? “I want to be really clear that these […]