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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Douglas Rooks: ‘Great New Hampshire tax myth’ just that
There’s no proof that the lack of income tax gives the Granite State any advantage.
Maine Compass: Shawmut Dam’s relicensing is key to region’s economic vitality
Current geopolitical and global economic conditions are resulting in Maine’s businesses and residents feeling the pinch. From the war in Ukraine to continued supply chain disruptions associated with pandemic lockdowns and re-openings, the events of recent months have presented unique challenges to continuing Maine’s economic growth story and to efforts to foster a more equitable […]
Maine Compass: Salmon losses pile up across four Brookfield dams
Contrary to what Sen. Mark Lawrence wrote in a recent op-ed, the debate over the Kennebec River is about the cumulative impact.
Commentary: What the Supreme Court’s EPA decision means for Maine and climate action
Our response to the climate crisis will be more reliant on grassroots efforts.
John M. Crisp: What’s missing from the 77-minute Uvalde video?
Tribune News Service (TNS)
The Maine Millennial: I’ll miss you, Greg Kesich. But I’m not going anywhere.
From 1930s union music on long car rides to spotting my knack for opinionating, my gratitude to my former editor knows no bounds.
Jim Fossel: Consider term limits without limits
If they’re to be placed on Supreme Court justices, term limits should be placed on members of Congress, too.
Hilary Koch: All these internet ‘men’ can slide right out of my DMs
Being a woman on social media isn’t an invitation for harassment, whoever is behind these messages.
Commentary: ‘You don’t look your age!’ It’s time to squash ageism
Chicago Tribune (TNS)