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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Commentary: Abandoning timber harvesting is not the answer
One good way to reduce carbon emissions in the short term is by using wood to replace concrete and steel where appropriate.
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A Biden coalition is (barely) saving democracy. POTUS 46 must run again in ’24
Biden kept Trump and his dangerous disdain for democracy out of the White House in 2020. Why gamble on something different?
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Hilary Koch: We need to talk more openly about women’s health
It is clear we must discuss women’s sexual and reproductive health more frequently and openly, the columnist writes.
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Commentary: Carbon pricing can stabilize our planet, our common home
A carbon fee charged at the fossil fuel point of origin pushes the market toward cleaner energy, while creating jobs and saving lives.
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From the Publisher: This holiday season, thanks for supporting local journalism
Dear reader, You have impeccable taste. You’re discerning, engaged, intelligent and curious. How do I know this? Because those are the characteristics of our newspaper readers. And I bet you are also a really thoughtful gift giver. As we enter the holiday season (although according to the Hallmark Channel we entered the holiday season after […]
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On the Edge: Thankful for the (Irish) memories
An old family photo has J.P. Devine reminiscing about coal, too many potatoes and a pony.
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Commentary: The neglect of younger voters is a lost opportunity for political parties
Turnout among voters ages 18-29 was the second-highest for a midterm election in the last 30 years.
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Maine Voices: A former school librarian gets into the Little Free Library game
No rules, no money, no check-out system. Coming soon to a street corner near you – unless, of course, there’s one already there.
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Douglas Rooks: The unending election cycle hasn’t reached Maine – yet
We’ll know our elections are getting back to normal — and only then — when losing candidates relearn the concession ritual, and practice it.