Regardless of whether pot should be legal, the question is: Should this bill become state law?
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Column: Taking stock of ‘toxic masculinity’
It needs to emphasized that Donald Trump and his ilk don’t speak for all men.
Roberts: Beginning to end, a tragic election for America
Because of the GOP’s failure to pick a reputable candidate, crooked Hillary will be our next president.
Harmon: Deck stackin favor of Clinton
Trump may lose, but the dissatisfaction of his supporters is real, and won’t easily go away.
Column: Next step after Clean Elections
The group that has fought to keep big money out of politics will now support other causes that strengthen democracy, starting with ranked-choice voting.
Column: It’s time to reform citizen initiative process
Referendums have become a device for interest groups to fast-track their legislative agendas.
Column: The high cost of fossil fuel
Maine is feeling the impact of climate change, and must do what it can to switch to renewable energy.
Lawton: After election, tune in to Dylan
He embodies the journey that we all must take if we are to move beyond this divisive period.
Miller: Why 9-year-olds are so important
Fourth-grade reading levels are a crucial barometer of future school performance.
Kesich: Question 1 reveals the real dangers of marijuana
As Election Day approaches, we are seeing how the prospect of legal pot distorts people’s thinking.