We stop at stop signs even though they’re annoying, because it helps our society. The same goes for wearing a mask to protect ourselves and others.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Ann McFeatters: Trump doing his best to leave a mess
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Maine Voices: After so much national news, Mainers need to think local
Right in our own backyards, nonprofits are relying on the generosity of their neighbors to meet needs that are expanding in this time of crisis.
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Douglas Rooks: What does partisanship really mean?
Politics here “works” only when both parties are willing to cooperate, however grudgingly, on big issues.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Wearing a mask is hard? Yeah, right
Those who don’t want to wear face coverings during the pandemic don’t know the meaning of inconvenience.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Job-based health insurance no longer meets needs of employers, workers
Publicly funded, privately provided universal care would free businesses, nonprofits, municipalities and government agencies to focus on more important matters.
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George Smith: Pandemic makes it hard to put election behind us
There was a time when we all moved on after the campaigns, regardless of how we voted.
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David Trahan: Collins won because Maine refused to nationalize elections
Thankfully, the tactic failed, telling us a lot about the state’s electorate.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: New Mainers face unique obstacles to homeownership, American Dream
Real estate agents, lenders and local and state government agencies need to work together to help families move forward.
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Maine Voices: On National Take a Hike Day, make a plan to explore Maine trails this winter
In a year when we have not been able to gather with family and friends as we used to, our trail system can bring us together safely.