By donating food to Europe after World War II, Maine made a momentous contribution to peace. Today’s Mainers should follow this powerful example of generosity.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Ben Bragdon: Maine voters deserve more from Susan Collins than a defense of Donald Trump
Collins, a longtime member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, should recognize the severity of the former president’s actions.
‘New York, I Love You’ chock full of stars, magic — writes JP Devine
Here’s a bright, sparkling, and really magical comedy-drama anthology film that has been hiding since 2008, it was received with pans and raves the way Modigliani and Van Gogh once were. Give it a look. It consists of 11 short films, each one different, each directed by one of 11 directors and chock full of […]
Gov. Janet Mills: Why I’m supporting paid family and medical leave
This bill, tailored to Maine, represents a historic victory for working people and families across our state.
Douglas Rooks: With court ruling, equal representation and democracy win the day
With voting rights under attack, the nation’s highest court took to their defense.
Devin Gray just a Maine boy that loves music — and has gone everywhere
Musician to perform July 8 at the Portland Conservatory of Music.
Commentary: 20 short observations from a high school teacher at year’s end
As school wraps for the summer, these notes provide a view into today’s classroom. 1. Students tell me they need their iPhones because their brains are wired differently than mine. One said, “Mr. Miller, we need the dopamine hit.” 2. By accident, an intruder alarm warning went off in one of our district schools, and […]
Maine Compass: Maine Trails Bond will protect state’s most precious resources
Why does the Maine Trails Bond (L.D. 1156) legislation deserve our support? As a state that cultivates so much economic value from the outdoor recreation industry, L.D. 1156 is the catalyst we need to help establish and maintain the infrastructure Maine needs to meet the demand of its adventure seeking residents and visitors. In a […]
Tom Waddell: Maine should cut funding for private school altogether
A recent article in the Morning Sentinel reported, “A federal lawsuit is once again challenging Maine’s limits on sending public money to religious schools.” The discrimination argument the plaintiffs are using now is the opposite of their previous argument. One commentator on the above article summed up the plaintiff’s argument by writing: “Previous arguments claimed […]
Commentary: Maine is falling short of its obligations to young children with special needs
Our state doesn’t adequately reimburse the vital work of special purpose community schools. A simple legislative bill can right that damaging wrong.