At the Waterville Starbucks, the mood is struck by the baristas, one of helpfulness and service, but also of warmth and tolerance, a combination that may well reflect the sentiment on the sign at the border: Welcome Home.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Millenial: Recovery shouldn’t depend on luck
When the columnist faced addiction, she was fortunate to be surrounded by support and forgiveness.
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Jim Fossel: State of our divided union
President Donald Trump last week addressed a bitterly divided nation — and Congress.
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Sustain Mid Maine: How to protect the planet
A Green New Deal can save our planet, and work for all Americans.
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Another View: A border wall is common sense
Unlike some of his colleagues, Golden is staying true to his principles by pleading with Democrat leaders to negotiate with President Trump on border security.
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Commentary: New system must replace ineffective Long Creek youth prison
Maine can learn from other states that are following the four Rs: reduce, reform, replace, reinvest.
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Maine Compass: Acting EPA administrator puts Mainers’ health at risk
Sen. Susan Collins should vote against the nomination of Andrew Wheeler.
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George Smith: Outdoor recreation gets important boost
The new Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation in the Department of Economic and Community Development was created last fall for a very limited time. I’m hoping Gov. Janet Mills will make this project permanent.