These rapidly dwindling forests, in which most trees are older than 150 years, are important for Maine’s biodiversity, climate and communities.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
In campaign against Susan Collins, Democrats ignore reality | Steve Collins
Maine’s senior senator, a master politician, is going to be extremely tough to oust in 2026.
Making it in Maine requires a robust domestic manufacturing strategy | Opinion
It will take more than just tariffs. It takes sacrifice, vision, determination and commitment.
Maine must deal with its ballooning prosecutor crisis | Opinion
If this neglect by the Legislature continues, the state will soon find itself with no one left to prosecute cases at all.
Beachfront property owners’ access arguments don’t hold water | Opinion
The state of Maine holds title to intertidal land in trust for the public.
Maine is choking its future. It’s time to loosen the grip. | Opinion
I want our state to be more than a playground for out-of-staters.
Graham Platner sings for his supper in the rain in Portland | Opinion
At an early town hall event, Maine’s buzziest senatorial hopeful addressed a group that probably didn’t need all that much persuading.
Waterville man is ready for the most exciting time of his life | Column
A lifetime of experience has readied Walter Dale for what’s next.
A school driveway is no place for an ICE arrest | Opinion
What happened at Portland’s Talbot Community School earlier this month was unconscionable.
I will not be taking pregnancy advice from the president | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
I wonder for how long Trump would ‘tough it out’ in our position.