It’s not making war on Christmas to point out that the holiday is awkward for many non-Christians.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Compass: Faithful defense of Russia, Putin reflects poorly on today’s Republicans
They are putting Moscow’s interests ahead of the U.S. Constitution and our historical alliances and allies.
Commentary: We need primary mental health care providers to end stigma, prevent crises
Our current system focuses on identifying existing illnesses. A better system would include regular psychological checkups and preventive care.
George Smith: Marching bands and other news
The high cost of college education and rabid animals both get the columnist’s attention.
Deborah Sanderson: Mainers deserve relief from Big Pharma price hikes
Residents cannot wait another year for lower drug prices.
Another View: Retail jobs provide career opportunities
The Editorial Board shouldn’t have criticized the broad range of jobs filled by 80,000 fellow Mainers.
Maine Compass: Give ‘we, the people’ control of our state’s vital infrastructure
Electricity, water, banks and the internet should be in the hands of the public, not corporate interests.
Maine Compass: K-12 schools lagging in fulfilling two-decade-old Wabanaki studies mandate
Other schools should follow the lead of Portland Public Schools in carrying out the law, and state education officials should prioritize its implementation.
The Maine Millennial: Collins should answer for Pharma donations
Maine’s senior senator is among the many lawmakers who have taken campaign cash from the companies that promoted opioid use.