When listing my wife’s attributes, it sounds as if I’m describing Lassie, but all those are reasons I still like her.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Legislature made progress on welfare reform
Lawmakers deserve credit for putting their politics aside and setting a course to help people.
Concealed carry law increases our danger, says father of murdered woman
Repealing the permit requirement means that untrained and dangerous people really will be carrying guns on our streets — but we won’t know who.
National park, or monument, a misguided attempt to provide a legacy for Quimby
Columnist erred in recommending Quimby pursue nation monument designation.
Republicans dismayed the people they elect don’t have stomach for fight
At least Trump is a fighter, although he is egotistical and erratic.
A rare chance to vote for democracy
On Nov. 3, Mainers have the chance to undo damage Supreme Court has inflicted on public financing for candidates.
Threat of nuclear war still a possibility in 21st century
US plans $348 billion investment in modernizing our nuclear arsenal.
Salmon have paid the ultimate price for our pollution of the Belgrade Lakes
As alewives displace smelt, our best bet for Long Pond fishery may be to stock rainbow trout.
Calling attack on reproductive rights a ‘women’s issue’ devalues its importance
How did we get to a point where politicians are imposing their religious beliefs on the rest of us?
Katz: Campaign finance reforms will keep Maine’s democracy top-tier
The November referendum to curb the influence of wealthy donors must pass, the state senator says.