Weighing in on important matters, while trying to enjoy the short summer.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Krauthammer: Hillary Clinton’s empty platitudes
The Democratic candidate just doesn’t have much to offer.
M.D. Harmon: Reader’s agree — It’s a bad ballot
There is at least one bad choice, and possibly two, in November’s presidentical election.
Rooks: The political revolution has arrived
The real action in November comes from the many referenda.
George Smith: Changes needed at Warden Service
There has been an unwillingness to address problems at Maine’s outdoor law enforcement agency.
Don Roberts: A Primary Day post-mortem
Last Tuesday’s elections set up some interesting, important races for November.
LePage: Environmental group says ‘no’ to good-paying jobs
The Natural Resource Councils’ views on mining, hydropower and a nationl monument hurt rural Mainers.
Another View: Column leaves out too much about Social Security’s history
The proposals would further reduce taxpayers’ returns.
Citizens can help prevent terrorism
As was seen last week in California, reporting suspicious activity can prevent a suspect from perpetrating violence.
Caron: Donald Trump strikes fear in the heart of Maine Democrats
It’s hard to stop and smell the roses with the possibility of a Trump presidency looming on the horizon.