The global economy left working people in this state negotiating the social wreckage that corporations often left behind.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Compass: Maximizing town, school technology could lower property taxes
More municipal and educational services can be provided digitally if we shed our resistance to change.
Michael Thibodeau: Where are the boundaries in American politics?
Elected officials keep reaching new lows. When will it end?
Maine Compass: Benefits of early learning too great to ignore
High-quality early education can help improve Maine’s workforce, and help Mainers improve their lives.
Commentary: How Trump’s constant lying might forever damage the presidency
Los Angeles Times
George Smith: Don’t be afraid of starting over
My life has taken many turns, and something great has come out of each of them.
Karen Heck: As Mills takes office, there’s reason for hope
More people in power now realize the cost of letting our kids suffer.
Maine Compass: Make room for ‘neurodiverse’
“Mentally different” Mainers have a lot to offer, as long as they get the right help.
Maine Compass: Investing in pre-K programs is key to stronger Maine workforce
If we don’t act now, Maine may fall off the cliff.
Greg Kesich: Fresh starts in a new year
Like Maine’s new governor, many Mainers are recounting the times they set out in a new direction.