With legalization coming to Maine, it is important that students know the facts.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Compass: In too many communities, the political center is vanishing
Political sorting is creating homogenous zones, making compromise unlikely.
Alan Caron: Climate change a threat to Maine’s economy
We can’t ignore the forces that are slowly making our weather more like southern New England’s.
LePage should apologize to African-Americans who fought for freedom
The governor’s notion of American freedom as merely white man’s history is disturbing and dangerous.
Maine Compass: Maine hospitals need a rate increase, not another tax hike
Shrinking the Medicaid program, which is not facing a money crisis, to fund tax cuts hurts hospitals.
Douglas Rooks: Susan Collins’ moment of truth
Will she find the courage to buck her party on the Affordable Care Act?
Tom Waddell: Can religions really coexist?
A panel in Waterville recently tried to answer that question, but could have used a more diverse audience.
George Smith: Learning the legislative waltz is essential to getting things done in Augusta
Passing a bill is a complicated process, but you’ve got to know the steps to be successful.
Somerset County administrator: Counties deliver services efficiently and effectively
A column by George Smith got a lot wrong about county government.