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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Susan Collins does not respect the opinions of Maine voters | Opinion
The senator’s support of the SAVE America Act goes directly against state voters’ strong statement against voting restrictions in 2025.
American politics is suffering from Rip Van Winkle syndrome | Opinion
The past many people long for is less historical reality than selective daydream.
The scary colon cancer stats are real. We’ve all got to pay more attention. | Opinion
The statistics circulating in the wake of James Van Der Beek’s untimely death are circulating for a reason — one I know all too well.
Conserved land in Maine has growing economic power | Nature Connects
From city trails to Downeast forests, conservation is delivering a meaningful return across our state.
Maine must counter ‘regulatory malpractice’ on Aroostook Wind | Douglas Rooks
The state should take full control of this and future wind energy projects so it can meet its own needs first.
Maine has a moral obligation to pass Wabanaki rights bill | Opinion
The time for half measures has passed.
In deciding to demolish Crossland Hall, UMaine did the public a disservice | Opinion
Advocates for the preservation of the historic farmhouse on the Orono campus didn’t get a fair shot to make their case.
Nirav Shah promises to turn thought into action for Maine | Opinion
Intellectuals of all stripes are distrusted these days. This Democratic candidate for governor gives off a different vibe.
For survivors of sexual abuse, start with empathy | Opinion
The release of the Epstein files needs to force a reckoning beyond curiosity. Survivors must not continue to carry the emotional burden alone.