And why doesn’t ‘heartbroken’ describe a physical ailment instead of an emotional one?
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Seniors, local economies win with support for affordable housing bond
Only one affordable senior housing property is under construction in the entire state of Maine — the 47-unit Hodgkins School project in Augusta.
Maine people owe Planned Parenthood nothing
Democrats seems to want to regulate every other organization, but they say any oversight of Planned Parenthood is off limits.
American military forces spread baseball all over the world
Following the steps of Roman gladiator games and England’s rugby and cricket, baseball became a legacy of war.
If candidates can’t raise enough money, they shouldn’t seek office
The campaign to get big money out of Maine elections is being financed by big-money donors from out of state.
Maine’s economy depends on clean water
The rule protects from pollution the small tributaries and wetlands that function as filters, eventually providing clean water to our large rivers and lakes.
Term limits, road signs: A wish list for much-needed political reform
Let’s return Maine to its first-in-the-nation voting and move Election Day to September.
Planned Parenthood serves vital function in Maine
I’m proud to stand with Planned Parenthood. I say this as a husband and father of two young children, as a policymaker who sees the value of health care access, and as a man committed to women’s health. These rights regularly come under attack in the Maine Legislature, where I serve as the House majority […]
Mainers wanted Clean Elections system so candidates would focus on issues
Remember, the original vote was because citizens initiated the referendum question.
Some Republicans use race as means to incite fear, anger
Race baiting seems to be increasing as the ethical fabric of politics continues to fray.