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.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Commentary: Schools’ process in sex assault cases must be fair to both sides
The ACLU encourages Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to shape reform that protects the rights of the accused and the accuser.
Commentary: New farm bill brings fresh opportunity for Maine farmers
Increased research funding will help boost the productivity and profitability of the growing number of organic producers here.
Maine Compass: Mueller needs time to do his job
His diligent inquiry leaves many of us anxious in our on-demand world of round-the-clock news, social media and partisan divisions.
David Trahan: “Red flag” laws ask judges to be clairvoyant
There are better ways to keep people safe than stepping over their constitutional rights.
Greg Kesich: You could do worse than boring
Paul LePage’s attacks on Maine’s immigrant community did not end with his term in office.
Jim Fossel: A state takeover of Central Maine Power? Not so fast
The company has had a lot of problems of late. But there are better ways to rein them in.
Bill Nemitz: Portland police safety study can’t tell the whole story
How safe do we feel? There may be as many answers as people.
Tom Waddell: With impeachment, be careful what you wish for
Impeaching President Trump now will likely result in his re-election.