Even a new private serving in an infantry platoon is able to take a stand against illegal orders. Our Founders would have approved.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Franchisees in Maine deserve stability | Opinion
The bipartisan American Franchise Act legislation that was recently introduced in Congress could be a game-changer.
Janet Mills will be an effective senator for all Mainers | Opinion
The best legislators understand how to hold fast to their principles while finding room for compromise. The governor gets this more than anyone else in this race.
Single-payer health care strongly supported by Maine’s medical community | Opinion
Those who know believe this is the way to go to deal with our troubled health care system.
Federal student loan meddling is way out of touch | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
Unless you want to see a theologian for your annual physical, you should oppose the proposed reclassification of degrees.
Setting the record straight on Brunswick foam spill | Opinion
A malfunctioning electronic sensing unit, not negligence, led to the accidental release of PFAS-containing firefighting foam in 2024.
Maine must continue to fight for the faceless and forgotten targeted by ICE | Opinion
If we don’t, aren’t we complicit?
Let’s make homelessness in Maine brief and rare | Opinion
Permanent supportive housing is one way to accomplish that goal. A proposed federal funding cut would jeopardize our program.
White House work crew is focused on the wrong job | Opinion
Consider instead … the septic system.
Get ready for a fascinating political 2026 in Maine | Jim Fossel
In our top-tier races for governor, Senate and Congress, a number of interesting themes have already emerged.