Democrats say everything Trump does is a sign of a coming dystopia. Republicans have heard it before.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Column: It’s not ‘just’ marijuana
Allowing marijuana use will just give addiction a foot in the door.
Mission: High-quality early education
The failure to support Maine children is hurting them, and harming our nation’s military readiness.
Trump’s efforts to redefine who Americans are must not be tolerated
Everyone who believes in the ideals of compassion and openness to outsiders should stand up and resist the fear, hate and prejudice.
Douglas Rooks: Maine needs to make the most of school funding
It is time for a new Sinclair Act to make school systems more efficient.
George Smith: With wildlife, it’s hard to make everyone happy
Conflicting goals put state biologists in a bind.
Lisa Miller: There is hope for a healthier rural Maine
Small communities around the U.S. are suffering by a number of different health measures, but there is hope.
Community Compass: Immigrants add a lot to central Maine
By helping them get started, Maine can benefit from their new ideas and necessary skills.
Alan Caron: Democrats, don’t do what Maine did
The party needs to change its message and how it conducts business if it wants to win future elections.
Column: Politics and shopping don’t mix
Boycotts are the new craze, and nobody’s happy.