They’re not hurting anyone … yet. But who wants to live alongside a nest of yellow jackets?
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Commentary: Trump now faces Obama’s dilemma in Afghanistan
The president doesn’t want to commit the troops necessary to win, but he also doesn’t want to surrender.
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George Smith: Say thanks for new national monument
Once a dream, Katahdin Woods and Waters is coming to life.
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Commentary: Mainers can get it right on North Atlantic right whales
With imagination and perseverance, innovative solutions are possible that allow both lobstermen and right whales to thrive.
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Commentary: Across the country, deadly recalled goods still lurk in day care centers
A ban on dangerous products is effective only if child care providers are directly notified.
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Maine Voices: Citizens United still casts a shadow
We need to amend the Constitution to limit corporate money in politics.
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Commentary: How a trade war’s fallout spreads
The trade spat between the U.S. and China over the last two weeks now seems headed toward a new phase, which could prove to be far more dangerous for the global economy. The recent shifts roiling global markets began with President Donald Trump tweeting on Aug. 1 that the U.S. would impose an additional 10% […]
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Maine Observer: The Amazing Spider-Man was more amazing in print
Three hours of nonstop action at the cineplex don’t beat weekly trips to the drugstore to get the next edition.
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Jim Fossel: People’s veto a check on power
The direct voice of the Maine voter should be heard on the most controversial laws.
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The View From Here: Disinformation on wheels
As the 2020 campaign season starts, be on the lookout for messages aimed at fueling distraction and division.