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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Community Compass: Worrisome conflicts on Waterville City Council
The city’s policy is insufficient to maintain credibility.
Caron: Christmas memories that shaped us
None of our holidays invokes more fond memories than Christmas. Perhaps that’s because Christmas is a time of charity, giving and gratitude. Memory is an extraordinary gift that we each have. It never appeared under a tree. We came with it into the world, and it now defines who we are. Our memory is like […]
Our Opinion: In Planned Parenthood fight, stakes are high
Thousands of Mainers and their families would be affected if its funding is cut.
Harmon: Germans do Christmas big
The attacks on holiday markets in Europe are a reminder of why we need Christmas.
Rooks: Global warming on wartime footing
With the election of Donald Trump, it will be difficult to make up ground against a problem that is getting worse.
Maine Compass: Voting system denies democracy
One person does not always equal one vote, and that’s a problem.
Smith: A special Christmas at church
A new pastor has re-energenized the Readfield Methodist Church.
Parker: For Roof, death is too easy
The columnist looks toward the Bible for advice on how to serve justice in the South Carolina church shootings.
Lawton: A third way for rural Maine
Maine’s rural areas have more to gain by helping small, young businesses get over the size and age barriers to continued growth than by hoping for renegotiated trade deals.