On the anniversary of the Easter Rising, taking stock of how far the country has come.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Alan Caron: LePage’s stunning hypocrisy on energy
The governor backs a biomass bailout, but vetoes a beneficial solar bill.
Don Roberts: When JFK came to Maine
Today’s presidential campaign reminds me of candidates from years past.
Maine Families program reduces child abuse and neglect
Enrolled families showed marked improvement, which will save untold future suffering.
M.D. Harmon: ‘Thoughtcrimes’ jump off the page
Political correctness run amok is getting in the way of freedom.
Tired truckers result in hazardous highways
It’s unfortunate that Sen. Collins is again behind an industry-backed measure to weaken safety rules.
George Smith: From Maine, Mitchell was a man of the world
The great senator’s memoir shows how he made Maine a better place for so many people.
Lisa Miller: Building a better Legislature
Raising pay could help create a more representative government in Maine.
It’s about more than just a Trump hat
The brouhaha around my Trump-friendly cap will, I hope, open a path toward a greater tolerance of political views.
Maye Emlein: How to prevent violence
Prevention begins by talking about the problem, but there are other steps, too.