As a society, we should be trying to build resiliency in children and their families, writes the president of the Maine Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Voices: U.S. economy appears poised for post-pandemic boom
Today’s government spending and economic climate have striking similarities to World War II.
Maine Voices: Reimagining higher education to help ensure a bright economic future for Maine
To power a vibrant economy, inclusive education and workforce investments and strong partnerships are critical.
The Maine Millennial: New love on the road
From Buxton to Brunswick and back every day, a new companion makes the trip more fun.
Bill Nemitz: They needed a place to live. They got so much more.
A 54-year-old single woman from York County opens her home – and her heart – to three young boys in need.
The View From Here: Some tricks of memory
Our minds are not computers, and memories are not data stored in files waiting to be recalled.
Insight: 100 years of immigration mistakes
A century-old law, inspired by discredited pseudoscience, has created President Biden’s border problems.
Maine Voices: The rain in Maine is a blessing – so why don’t news stations act like it?
Their constant anti-precipitation campaign shows they’re out of touch with hundreds of thousands of Mainers, the natural world and the climate crisis.
Jim Fossel: Maine doesn’t need to ban Airbnb
Towns and cities already have the tools they need to regulate short-term rentals.
Maine Compass: Respect state workers by ending the pay gap
Not one but two studies now show state of Maine employees earn substantially less than their public and private sector counterparts throughout New England for the same work.