We said goodbye to my son’s dog in early December. He was, my buddy George said, “The only dog I knew who had two homes.”
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine must measure what truly matters in education | Opinion
If we allow a single test score number to define a child, an educator or a school, we fail to honor the complexity of learning.
Maine is set to regain its bellwether status — for better or worse | Jim Fossel
The outcome of the state’s 2026 election races should reveal a lot about the national mood.
Trust the experts — all of them | Victoria-Hugo Vidal
I’m not sure exactly why some expertise is valued and others doubted … but I have a few guesses.
It shouldn’t be unaffordable for Mainers to keep their homes warm | Opinion
Families should not be forced to choose between paying for groceries and filling the oil tank. We need to make sure help is there when people need it.
Property ownership claims are a downside of Vacationland | Douglas Rooks
There’s more to these ongoing challenges than meets the eye.
Music, book, movie picks for de-stressing in the new year | Column
‘We all need a respite from the stress of 2025, and indulging in good music, books and movies is a must for our psyches in 2026,’ Amy Calder writes.
I was there for one of the Navy’s finest hours. Today, I despair. | Opinion
The assistance offered to Cuban refugees during the Mariel Boatlift stands in stark contrast to America’s recent actions in the Caribbean.
For scientific research to prevail, communication will be vital | Opinion
Faced with deep cuts to research grants by the Trump administration, scientists would be well served to learn how to speak across ideological, educational and cultural lines to foster trust.
Rick Bennett’s independence makes him a strong choice for Maine governor | Opinion
Mainers deserve a leader who is focused on solutions, not sides.