Thankfully, the tactic failed, telling us a lot about the state’s electorate.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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.
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.
The Maine Millennial: Not too soon to consider holiday giving
In a pandemic-ravaged economy, families will need what the Press Herald Toy Fund has been delivering for 73 years.
Insight: Nothing will be easy about COVID vaccine
Buying doses for everyone on Earth, storing the vaccine, shipping it and administering it will be difficult and expensive.
The View From Here: Don’t expect much from divided government
Great achievements of the past have come when one party controls both houses of Congress and the presidency.
Maine Voices: Panel’s suggested reforms address inequity of inadequate voting access
The cusp of a new administration is a good time to revisit institutions that weaken democracy in the 21st century.
Jim Fossel: Maine Republicans should start planning for 2022
If the party raises money and recruits candidates, the midterms could be a wave year – in the Blaine House, the Legislature and the 2nd District.
Commentary: McCarrick report must be the Catholic Church’s #MeToo moment
The explosive inquiry leaves the strong impression that allegations of exploiting young adults weren’t treated as seriously as the abuse of minors.
Tom Waddell: Evangelicals compromise beliefs at the ballot box
They have sacrificed a lot for the chance to end abortion, a goal that is now within reach.