Beliefs that aren’t based on evidence don’t support making policies that affect our larger community.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Greg Kesich: Imagination holds key to future
This summer’s heavy reading list shows that while we can’t predict what’s going to happen, we can choose authentic hope.
Healthy Lakes: The invisible platoons of conservation
Taking care of lakes is truly boots-on-the-ground work.
Maine Voices: History of voting rights guides debate on Portland’s noncitizens
We need to move beyond diversity to inclusivity that gives our immigrant neighbors a voice in what affects them.
Douglas Rooks: Try old-fashioned government
Augusta’s elected officials are capable of hashing out the two-way traffic on Water Street issue.
Maine Compass: The case for clemency
Lexius Saint Martin worked hard to turn his life around, and deserves to be in Maine with his wife and children.
George Smith: Our good neighbor Canada
The trade war and other turmoil can’t break the bond between Maine and our friends to the north.