It’s not ecologically sound to destroy thousands of these delightful animals by deeming then nuisances
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Tom Waddell: The hidden cost of religious privilege
Christian law firms are taking cases for “free,” and taxpayers are footing the bill.
Maine Voices: Medicaid expansion is bad for Maine
Passing a November referendum would hurt the people who most need help.
Maine Compass: Teachers are not ‘a dime a dozen’
Educators are doing a tough job at a tough time, and don’t get the respect they deserve.
George Smith: I want more Maine news
More than I can ever remember, local outlets are stretching the meaning of “local.”
Maine Voices: Aggressive caps on carbon emissions would benefit regional greenhouse gas efforts
The program has missed opportunities to do more for the environment, energy efficiency and the economy.
Maine Compass: Take time to do new state building right
The development of a large plot of land near the State House will define the area for decades.
Lisa Miller: Maybe the Red Sox can save us
A trip to a ballgame offers hope after a week of hate, anger and violence.
Maine Compass: The struggles of rural health care
It is difficult to provide care in rural areas, and Sens. Collins and King just saved it from getting harder.
Maine Compass: Bill dishonors immigrants of all stripes who helped build this great country
A story of Irish ancestors should humble leaders who would further narrow the door to America.