Now in the minority, Republicans have to do more than oppose ruling Democrats.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Greg Kesich: LePage can’t wait to get out of Maine
Governors usually say their state is the best place on earth, but ours just tells us what he doesn’t like.
Maine Compass: Unfolding Tree of Life terror shakes Maine sibling
Living in America means the worst can happen. But we can’t let fear win.
Maine Compass: The American Dream lifts us all
Rather than pull us apart, our differences should unite us.
Douglas Rooks: The governor and Augusta
Now that Janet Mills has been elected, will the capital city get a better shake?
Maine Compass: Maine law forces me to accept union misrepresentation
The untenable situation has led to lawsuit that will be argued this week.
Maine Compass: Gov. LePage, not ‘Blaine House 22,’ should be prosecuted
By not expanding Medicaid coverage, the governor is breaking the law, and hurting Mainers.
George Smith: Public funding for IF&W should be top priority
Every Mainer benefits from the department’s work, both only a relatively few pay.
Maine Compass: Our schools need to focus on civil discourse and social media
Our young people need to listen to others and react not necessarily with agreement, but restraint.