The comparison has been made plenty, but it’s unfair — to Nixon.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Krauthammer: Trump’s worst week was a strong one for democracy
The military, police officials, the Senate and even the Boy Scouts stand up to the president’s reckless actions.
Commentary: Putin’s election plan backfires
President Trump is proving tough on Russia.
Commentary: Trump’s results all that matter
The White House drama may intrigue some, but that’s not the real story.
Maine Compass: Margaret Chase Smith’s words ring true today
Everyone knows about the anti-McCarthyism, but the rest of the senator’s famous speech is also worth remembering.
Douglas Rooks: How to prevent another shutdown
A legislative minority should not be able to dictate budget decisions simply through threats.
Maine Compass: Raising legal age to buy tobacco will help fight opioid crisis
The use of nicotine leads to brain changes that can result in a higher risk of addiction to other drugs.
George Smith: Where do you see hope today?
Inspiration is all around us — all you have to do is look.
Maine Compass: Flame retardants a vital layer in protecting lives and property
Banning the use of such chemicals in furniture would undo decades of progress in fire safety.