President Trump has missed the opportunity to turn a COVID relief bill into a political asset.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
The Maine Millennial: Biden’s words break cycle of addiction and shame
Fear of embarrassing their families can people with substance use disorder from seeking help.
Maine Voices: Keep pot away from young Mainers as stores start selling it to adults
Treat this substance like any other age-restricted product by safely storing it and modeling healthy behaviors.
Douglas Rooks: Beyond the kooks and cranks, a certain reassurance
The political system isn’t as nuts as it appears, and the real hard work begins after we vote Nov. 3.
George Smith: Jared Golden has earned reelection in 2nd District
The young congressman accomplished a lot in his first term in Congress.
Scholars Strategy Network: What’s at stake in the November election
Voters face a number of consequential issues, including economic security and environmental stability.
Maine Voices: Canada’s ‘Atlantic Loop’ power grid could bring big value to Maine
Maine should get in on the planning early as the four Atlantic provinces and Quebec weigh a grand proposal for clean energy.
Retail Association of Maine CEO: Patience, planning needed this holiday season
To save time and money and reduce stress, shop locally, shop on less-busy days – and if you really like it, grab it while it’s still in stock.
Maine Voices: Art exhibit opens eyes to domestic abuse in our midst
Survivors are threatened by state COVID policies that aim to reduce jail overcrowding.
Jim Fossel: Ranked-choice voting fight a drain on Maine Republicans
They’d be better off focusing on supporting their candidates rather than endless legal wrangling and referendum campaigns.