Although playing the political blame game may help win elections, it doesn’t help the American people one bit.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Federal student loan reclassification would be reckless | Opinion
I wish that this was fake news.
Going ‘no contact’ with family fuels loneliness epidemic | Opinion
This is not the advice most of us should be following right now.
A mission at sea taught me the meaning of American citizenship | Opinion
My experiences with Haitian and Cuban migrants reminded me that citizenship is more than just a status — it’s a responsibility.
Time for a much bigger vision for Maine’s public schools | Douglas Rooks
It’s past time we stop nickel-and-diming these buildings.
Somalis are not ‘garbage’ and Mainers should be outraged | Steve Collins
President Trump doesn’t know what he’s talking about. This makes yesterday’s comments all the more repugnant.
Maine’s educators should embrace AI’s possibilities | Opinion
The technology isn’t here to replace teachers. In fact, it can challenge us to evolve.
Democrats remain the only adults in the room | Opinion
Who, exactly, is rewarding tantrums?
With discourse at a low, nothing beats meeting face to face | Opinion
At a moment when American politics seems to be defined by distance, we need to make in-person conversation the norm.
Our military serves as an important check against abuses of power | Opinion
Even a new private serving in an infantry platoon is able to take a stand against illegal orders. Our Founders would have approved.