Dining halls offer a starting point for students to develop good eating habits in an environment that makes healthy choices feel normal rather than effortful.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Mainers should care about Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day | Opinion
A culture of connectedness endures in the aftermath of one of the 20th century’s greatest tragedies.
Americans concerned about chemical risks now depend on state action | Opinion
The federal government is coming up woefully short in addressing unsafe chemicals in food, drinking water and consumer products.
Ranked-choice voting has three of Maine’s gubernatorial hopefuls in cahoots | Steve Collins
Civility encouraged by the system offers candidates a chance to speak well of each other and avoid negative campaigning. What a relief.
For Maine women, this election is personal. So is my vote for Dr. Shah. | Opinion
We need a governor committed to protecting reproductive care.
How I miss ‘No Drama Obama’ and ‘Sleepy Joe’ | Opinion
We deserve to go about our daily lives without the mayhem of the Trump administration.
Legislature wraps session with some hits — and plenty of misses | Douglas Rooks
With a new governor and several first-time legislators, at least voters have some hope for change in 2027.
Susan Collins is voting to undermine secure elections | Opinion
The senator seems willing to risk Maine voting rights in exchange for the support of conservative PACs in an election year.
A trio of predictions for Earth Day 2026 | Opinion
Unfortunately, none of them are optimistic. Fortunately, we have the power to vote out politicians who lack the courage to face climate change.
Progress for Maine children is underway. Now let’s build on it. | Opinion
Access to child care and housing are among the areas that we’re starting to succeed in. The results should encourage us all.