The president pro tempore, third in the line of presidential succession, is typically the longest-serving senator from the majority party. How does 91-year-old President Charles Grassley sound?
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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An unused rail corridor can become a trail to Maine’s future | Opinion
The proposed Casco Bay Trail is a generational opportunity to create a natural asset that should really matter to all of us.
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Why men should support Maine’s trans youth in sports | Opinion
If you’re struggling to see why this issue should be important to you, take a moment to reflect on your own experiences.
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Birthing unit closures a terrible omen for Maine hospitals | Douglas Rooks
This is what can happen when profit comes before people.
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Fight against climate change requires cooperation | Opinion
Does it all fall to individuals? No. But we must remember that ants on a hill can still make a difference.
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Thankfully for America, President Trump is just getting started | Opinion
The president’s first 100 days of his second term are not a milestone, only a firm foundation.
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Maine must not lose sight of the power of libraries | Opinion
Our libraries are not just institutions, they are lifelines.
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Reckless NOAA cuts endanger Maine | Opinion
Maine’s fishermen, economy, coastal communities, students and future are all at risk.
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Statue of Muhammad Ali to capture spirit of boxer — and of Lewiston | Steve Collins
On May 25, what promises to become one of Maine’s most recognized works of public art will be unveiled.
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A message for Chief Justice John Roberts | Opinion
It’s time for Roberts to get off the sidelines and defend democracy from the Trump administration’s advances.