After a rough year in politics, Christmas could not come at a better time.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine Compass: A crazy plan for Maine’s economy
Focus policies on attracting companies and thousands of workers involved in three emerging technologies.
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Commentary: Koch, Apple CEO thankful for the ‘dreamers’
The United States is at its best when all people are free to pursue their dreams, the two business leaders say.
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Commentary: Why did Bannon’s candidate lose in Alabama? Well, geniuses aren’t perfect
Only a clever strategist supports a judge who was removed from the bench twice, is accused of molesting teenage girls and proudly lives in the past.
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Maine Compass: If the president won’t take action on climate change, we must
The We Are Still In coalition of governmental and business leaders has vowed to grab the ball.
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Maine Compass: Tell the truth about Santa
Under the right conditions, kids can handle honesty.
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George Smith: The voice of the Maine people is in peril
The Legislature is considering changes to the citizen’s initiative process, a staple of Maine democracy.
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Robust campaign against special counsel Robert Mueller snakes through conservative sector
Americans are divided on whether Mueller, a Republican, is politically motivated, but right-wing noise against him could make his firing sound justifiable.
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Sustain Mid Maine Coalition: Making a mindful holiday season
You can give great gifts without being wasteful, or harmful to your own health.
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Fredette: By avoiding federal law, sanctuary cities endanger public safety
Maine’s communities would be well-advised not to follow the flawed model of San Francisco.