A ‘summer person’ gives thanks for the goodness and kindness of strangers.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Gerrymandering is quiet sabotage of our republic | Opinion
Voters should choose their politicians, not the other way around. We need independent redistricting commissions now.
Time to crack down on real estate fraud | Jim Fossel
An opt-in system for the tracking of transactions could help protect the most vulnerable.
The joys of tracking blue crabs in the Scarborough Marsh | Nature Connects
Supporting a monitoring study here in Maine has been one of the most enjoyable parts of my summer.
Understanding the role of the Wabanaki Alliance | Opinion
It’s not fair to say that the organization “presents itself as the voice of the Penobscot Nation.”
Old issues plague new school year in Maine | Opinion
Classroom budgets for school supplies have not kept up with inflation. Fortunately, help is available.
The baby’s doing great. Me, on the other hand … | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
Although my OB-GYN has given us a gold star, 30 weeks of pregnancy are taking their toll.
Organ donation improvements are saving more lives | Opinion
Trust, technology and training are all keys in this complex, high-stakes area of medicine.
A strategy to set Maine’s students up for career success | Opinion
Let’s line the education system up with the economic vision for the state.
The quiet engine in John Wolfgram was his faith | Opinion
The legendary Maine football coach was a man of deep religious conviction.