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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Jim Fossel: Trump’s pretty good trip abroad
The president’s first foreign excursion brought a consider degree of difficulty.
Charles Krauthammer: Trump hands Putin victory with NATO address
What the president left out of his speech means that the American deterrent in Europe is weakened.
Don Roberts: Don’t forget Augusta’s special election
It is one of the most interesting elections in a while.
Commentary: Collins, other GOP senators must be climate champions
President Trump’s rejection of the Paris accord is a failure of leadership. Others have to step up.
From the State House: Protect kids from indoor tanning
A bill now before the Legislature would prohibit the use of dangerous tanning beds for Mainers under 18.
Ken Fredette: Money alone won’t help schools
Republicans are working to adapt Maine’s fragmented public education system.
George Smith: Memories of Memorial Day
Generations are connected by the solemn events held in honor of fallen heroes.
Maine Compass: Group of doctors say taxes aren’t factor in whether they stay in Maine
It’s perplexing to see physicians used as a political football.
Maine Compass: Legislature should follow will of voters on Question 2
The people couldn’t have been more clear on their wishes on Nov. 8.