Increasing the gas tax is a sensible method of paying to improve our state’s roads and bridges.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Column: Poliquin’s failed record at BIW
The congressman touts his work at the shipbuilder, but he doesn’t tell the whole story.
Lawton: Maine needs educational investment
The loss of traditional sources of employment and other changes call for a bold, fresh approach.
Heck: Vote for children on Nov. 8
Cast your ballot for candidates and referenda with the state’s youngest residents in mind.
McCabe: Race should be about issues, not fear and false attacks
The Senate District 3 campaign should not be sullied by attacks from an extremist.
Column: McCabe owes explanation on ‘sanctuary city’ bill
The House majority leader scuttled the bill, avoiding a necessary conversation over illegal immigration in Maine.
Caron: Our long national nightmare
We should fear what a Trump presidency could bring.
Column: For a moral economy, raise Maine’s minimum wage
In too many instances, hard-working Mainers just can’t get ahead.
Column: More gun background checks acceptable, but ballot measure goes too far
Question 3 overregulates firearm transfers so that routine and harmless actions by sportsmen become illegal.