Son of one ice man shares his father’s story.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘A form of genocide’ in Middle East ‘cleansing’ region of Christians
Estimates that 100,000 killed for their faith every year, including 12 Christian refugees thrown off a boat in the Mediterranean in April.
Welcome, Francis, and please forgive us our many goofs
Many writers about Catholicism make errors in terminology, sending the message they know nothing about their subject.
‘Ungovernor’ LePage undoing Maine’s government
His refusal to sign bills, fill appointments and issue bonds creates long-lasting division and dysfunction.
Leon Gorman would have been a winner in God’s Galaxy Game
It’s too bad we can’t elect someone with Gorman’s qualities to be our next president.
Even with super PACs, nomination process works
Some serious candidates still may drop out, and some outrageous ones may stay on a while.
Recognizing the many strangers among us
Artist Jo Israelson’s exhibit tells a timeless tale about how we should celebrate the diversity that we allow to divide us.
Protester: 9/11 program exploited deaths of victims
Show of military force had no place at remembrance ceremony
Fiorina conveys intense conviction that some of her rivals can’t equal
Pro-Fiorina currents run strong among knowledgeable and attentive Maine voters.
People need to be taught facts so they are armed in fight against addiction
Law enforcement and rehabilitation are needed, too, but education can make the biggest difference.