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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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The Maine Millennial: Two wrongs do not make a right
Following the conflict in the Middle East, I keep coming back to my dad’s go-to saying.
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Jim Fossel: Legislature must restore integrity of second session
For years, the second session has been abused by politicians in Augusta. Enough.
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Commentary: Why I’ve decided to vote against the creation of Pine Tree Power
Can we be sure that the public utility will be competent, effective and trustworthy? We can’t.
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Commentary: Does free community college tuition really work for Maine?
From degree completion rates, to the effect on private enrollment, to overly wide eligibility, many features of the program don’t stand up to scrutiny.
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Commentary: Maine can’t afford to neglect its public university infrastructure
We cannot starve our system to strength.
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Commentary: Massacre of Israelis cannot open the door to antisemitism
There is no moral equivalence between Hamas terrorism and Israel.
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Douglas Rooks: Pine Tree Power’s Question 3 provides no real answers
If the sole opinion poll to date is accurate, voters will reject Question 3. If they do, we can focus on the real need: a public power authority to govern generation.
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Commentary: We can create housing while protecting what we love about Maine
New housing options can be achieved without unrestrained sprawl. All it takes is proper planning.
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Commentary: Through the generations
A lot of folks have deeply held opinions about Gen Z. Some say they lack initiative — how else could they spend that much time on TikTok? Some question their maturity—it’s not possible to be independent while still being on your parents’ phone plan, right? A lot like judges at the Westminster Dog Show, these […]