President Donald Trump has offered multiple lines of defense against House Democrats’ allegations that he appeared to abuse the power of his office in his dealings with Ukraine’s new government. Some are situational and temporary, such as his argument that the process was illegitimate because it hadn’t been authorized by a vote of the full […]
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Douglas Rooks: Success in public transit breeds more opportunities
Yet for all its promise, public transportation will need fundamental rethinking if it’s ever to seriously compete with the private car.
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Maine Voices: Communicator stepping into the world of cancer patient advocacy
I’m in a unique position to help other people with colorectal cancer, one of the most deadly yet least discussed cancers.
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Gov. Mills: Two years after voters backed Medicaid expansion, we’re on our way to a healthier Maine
With crucial coverage now in place, people are getting much-needed screenings and treatment.
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George Smith: Howard Hill a great gift to our state capital
The Kennebec Land Trust deserves a lot of credit for sticking with the project, the columnist says.
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Maine Compass: ‘Red Flag’ laws stigmatize people with mental illness
It’s not true that people with mental illness are responsible for most violent crime.
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Commentary: Changing our thinking about climate change will define a path toward a resilient Maine coast
A conference this week is bringing together fishermen, scientists, policymakers and others focused on forward-looking decision-making.
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Another View: Right whales won’t be protected by proposed regulations
The data show that whales are becoming entangled with fishing lines in Maine waters, pushing the species toward extinction.
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Commentary: Opioids saved my life. Quitting them took 5 excruciating years.
You don’t have to be addicted to feel withdrawal symptoms and cravings when you stop taking the drugs.
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Maine Compass: Economic optimism in central Maine
Colby College has been a boost to the region – and it is not alone, says the executive director of FirstPark.