How deeply strange to celebrate the years-old arrival and assimilation of people while struggling with the arrival and assimilation of people today.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Voices: We have a duty to remove the many barriers to people with disabilities
The most simple willingness to listen and adapt makes a world of difference.
Commentary: Hope for Maine’s fishing industry in the form of a waterfront bill
The legislation would allow land trusts to play a role in the protection and preservation of working waterfront property.
Maine Compass: Maine should renew Pine Tree Development Zone Program to power economic growth
If 2023 is to become a year of economic growth in Maine, the state’s economic leaders need every tool in their toolbox. Whatever can be done to bring businesses and jobs to the Pine Tree State should be done. As the head of FirstPark, one of Maine’s leading business parks, I work to open our […]
Commentary: Biden finds border question isn’t ‘pretty simple’ after all
The administration is testing the waters to see just how angry its most progressive allies will get.
Commentary: Maine’s social workers deserve more of our support
There are more social workers in our state than psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors and family therapists combined. Let’s start acting like it.
Ben Bragdon: Budget from House Republicans would devastate Maine
The plan, unveiled last week, has no chance of passing as it is. But it says a lot about the people putting it forward.
Douglas Rooks: Maine high court can act to help resolve CMP power line dilemma
The Supreme Judicial Court should clear up at least one issue in this important but confusing debate.
Maine Compass: Don’t weaken Maine’s Good Samaritan Law
Thanks to grassroots harm reduction and recovery organizers, lawmakers, and Gov. Janet Mills, Maine passed the strongest Good Samaritan Law in the country last year. Since August 2022, if 911 is called when someone is experiencing a drug overdose, the person who is experiencing the medical emergency and anyone present at the scene who is […]
Commentary: Governments should compete for residents, not businesses
Remote and hybrid work have led to “booms” in some areas, including parts of Maine. It’s getting harder to convince a company to relocate.