This November’s ballot initiative to expand the program comes with both financial and human costs.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Don Roberts: Stand for the anthem, kneel at the cross
America is not perfect, but we have paid for our sins, and we are truly a great country.
Maine does not need a natural gas pipeline from Quebec
Health concerns, coupled with environmental destruction, make natural gas a poor energy source.
Maine Compass: The issues are complicated, but a yes vote on Question 2 will help Maine
The reality is, Maine cannot affort to pass up the opportunity to improve its health care system.
From the State House: Casino would provide Maine with much-needed revenue
Voters should embrace the plan to bring jobs to York County, and more money for taxpayers.
Another View: WildWatch Maine not anti-hunting
WildWatch Maine stands for giving ethical and ecological considerations a much larger role in wildlife policy and decision-making.
George Smith: Bird watching can be wonderful diversion
All you need is a pair of binoculars to enjoy the Maine outdoors.
Lisa Miller: The world we’re leaving our kids
It may be time for baby boomers to give up the mantle and see if the next generations can do better.