Even Aristotle, who taught ‘everything in moderation,’ understood that outrage can be more virtuous than a lack of human feeling.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
The Maine Millennial: Finally finding a home of my own
Be it ever so humble, a single-wide next to the dump offers a feeling of security.
Maine Observer: Finding childcare isn’t getting easier
A working mother in the ’80s seems to have had more options than her daughter has today.
Community Compass: Why I’m voting no on Readfield’s broadband proposal
We all realize broadband is extremely important to a modern life, but this project is redundant and wasteful.
Maine Voices: NIMBY tag unfair to Roux Institute neighbors
After 2 years of unanswered questions, East Deering residents doubt that they can trust the developers to work cooperatively.
Maine Voices: America’s gun laws contribute to bloodshed abroad
Gun ownership is tightly restricted in Mexico, but guns smuggled across the border from the U.S. make crime there more deadly.
Maine Voices: Teacher ‘cries out’ at the end of a very hard year
Despite the challenges, a seventh grade teacher feels inspired by his students to keep going.
Douglas Rooks: The power of primaries has waned, but they’re still essential
Primary results once told volumes about what voters were thinking.
Maine Voices: UMaine system disappoints with Farmington cuts
By abandoning its commitment to liberal arts, the university is not fulfilling its mission.
Maine Voices: Providers say that Anthem is not meeting its obligations
Patients are put in jeopardy by the health insurer’s manipulative tactics regarding payment for services.