Your recent June 17 article about the results of Somerville’s town meeting deserves correction (“Somerville voters pass $565,275 municipal budget“). While the numbers are accurate, the story gives the reader a false impression of what is driving up property taxes. The amount approved at town meeting for the fire department plus stipends is still less […]
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Bill Nemitz: Amid all the finger-pointing, what would Marissa think?
There’s more than enough blame to go around in the murder of 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy.
What to expect if Trump wins in 2020
We should expect the president to continue using his power to reward friends and punish enemies.
Maine Voices: Transmission deficit is holding back wind in Maine
Five large onshore wind projects have been canceled because there was no way for customers to get the power.
Another View: 2020 too late for climate
Your July 17 editorial, “Our View: ‘Extreme heat’ on tap for Maine summers,” was a well-stated and timely reminder that the high heat and humidity we recently experienced is an uncomfortable harbinger of summers to come in Maine. However, your final sentence, “Voters, it’s time to choose which future you want” is off the mark, […]
George Smith: Gov. Mills’ opioid forum was inspiring
Maine is doing a lot to make sure that people who need help get it – but there is still more work to be done.
Karen Heck: ‘Good guys’ get a pass at women’s expense
The showing of “Last Tango in Paris” shows we still have a way to go, even in the #MeToo era.
Maine Compass: Pesticides play key role in protecting land
Towns that ban them are taking away a crucial pest management tool.
Sen. Jackson: It is time to hold opioid manufacturers accountable
Companies that distribute millions of doses of potentially deadly drugs in Maine should pay the cost of fixing the problems this has caused through higher license fees.
Another View: No longer the party of Lincoln
Today’s Republicans cannot hide behind the great accomplishments of another era.