We can’t afford to look away from the proliferation of these substances or the criminal networks behind them.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Graham Platner will restore power to the people | Opinion
Judge the Democratic Senate candidate on what he wants to do for Mainers now, not his past mistakes.
Jared Golden’s exit is an indictment of today’s politics | Steve Collins
Despite being faced with uncommon challenges, Maine’s departing congressman never lost the common touch.
After 60 years of visiting, I won’t be returning to Maine | Opinion
The arbitrary, unchecked procedure for entry into the U.S. from Canada is just not worth the risk.
Trump’s Gaza deal is a recipe for permanent occupation, not peace | Opinion
The president’s deeply flawed plan is more political theater than diplomatic breakthrough.
Democrats need to stop with the purity tests | Opinion
Gravitating toward mediocre candidates perceived as ‘safe’ will not move America forward.
In Maine’s public education debate, both sides should be received in good faith | Opinion
If we get beyond partisan grandstanding, we must accept that both approaches have something of value to offer.
Mainers, Americans sent very strong messages at the polls | Douglas Rooks
Voters delivered a strong rebuke to President Trump and to the Republican Party more broadly. These results should be instructive.
We need to focus on hope, not despair | Opinion
Although many challenges throughout history have seemed impossible to overcome, people kept struggling — and they prevailed.
Maine has the skilled workers. It needs paths to clean energy jobs. | Opinion
The investment in our clean energy workforce needs to be as meaningful as our investment in the transition itself.