To that end, the state is promoting its Youth Employment and the Steps to Success initiative.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Jim Fossel: How to honor the Revolutionary War
Our Founding Fathers were ready to govern because they already had a long-established civil society.
Jim Fossel: Civility still matters in politics, as in life
We all should take the high road and strive to reach common ground.
Cynthia Dill: These Trumpian times deserve another ‘modest proposal’
Why not let working women harness the power of the smartphone for unregulated sexting?
State Senate candidate: Medicaid expansion begins now
The law is the law, regardless of what Gov. Paul LePage says.
Tom Waddell: Vote your values in November
The party platforms offer a contrasting view on four common values.
Douglas Rooks: Different times, different needs
The changing face of downtowns is seen in plans for Water Street in Augusta.
George Smith: Adventure right outside your door
Traveling is great, but you don’t have to go far to have fun this summer.
John M. Crisp: Celebrate true American exceptionalism on the Fourth
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Karen Heck: Put your anger to good use
Don’t gravitate toward politicians who only want to scare you.