For a rural state like Maine, telemedicine can increase access to health care.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Voices: The Irish have literally made their marks all over the world’s pages
As you celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day, raise a glass to the inventive Hibernians who made this all possible.
Charles Lawton: Maine’s best hope is in exporting knowledge
That’s what some of the state’s most successful companies already do, and we need more of them.
Healthy Lakes, Strong Communities: Everyone has a stake in clean lakes
The Belgrade Lakes are the economic engine for the region, and we ignore that at our own peril.
Sen. Rebecca Millett: Sick leave good for families, economy
As an issue of public health and economic fairness, large companies should be required to allow sick people to stay home.
George Smith: Maine needs more nurses
Nurses are extraordinary people — we just don’t have enough of them.
Maine Voices: We need to support the most vulnerable people in our state – those with mental illness
An important program is targeted for severe cuts in reimbursement as a result of DHHS reviews.
Karen Heck: We need patriots, not nationalists
It is every citizen’s duty to stand up for the rights of all Americans.
Sen. Bill Diamond: Maine should comply with Real ID
It’s time for lawmakers in the Legislature to restore Mainers’ right to come and go as they please.
Alan Caron: The endangered Maine accent
When you hear it, hold on to it, because it may be going away.