It just got harder for the Supreme Court to save Donald Trump from criminal prosecution for his involvement with the violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. In a straightforward opinion, a unanimous panel of the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit rejected Trump’s claim that a former president should be immune […]
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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TV SERIES REVIEW: ‘Feud’ is a dusty old tale about two fading wall portraits, J.P. Devine writes
A strong cast falls short in this hit-or-miss series that looks at the famous feud between iconic actors Joan Crawford and Bette Davis.
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Opinion: As we grapple with Gaza, Jewish institutions are letting us down
The conflict raises complex questions that should be addressed in community. Where is that community now?
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Douglas Rooks: ‘Red flag’ law not just needed, but essential
Concerns that red flag laws unduly burden gun owners don’t stand up to scrutiny.
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ON MUSIC: Jazz musician Katie Oberholtzer’s first love is performing
It’s a lot of fun to find a world-class jazz singer who grew up in southern Maine and whose considerable talent is lighting up the national stage as well as the local one. Such is the case of Katie Oberholtzer who will be coming to One Longfellow Square for a performance on Valentine’s Day. She […]
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Opinion: Now is the time for a down payment on our coastal communities
Gov. Mills’ calls for investment in both community recovery and statewide climate change adaptation must be heeded.
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Maine Compass: Maine must reform PFAS reporting requirements
The state should provide businesses with a realistic timeline and framework to help remediate contaminated sites.
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Scholars Strategy Network: Make opioid reversal medication available to Mainers
Maine can save more lives by following the lead of Australia.
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Opinion: We need to shift our thinking from ‘thing-oriented’ to ‘person-oriented’
Let’s start by recognizing that the way our economy now functions is not serving people well.
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Commentary: Iowa and New Hampshire add to the case for electoral reform
The problem with statistics is that they can be manipulated to support or refute any argument, and the Iowa caucus results are no exception. But despite some conflicting narratives that twist the results in different ways, Iowa and New Hampshire add two more brush strokes to an already clear painting — one that depicts a […]