Most proposed solutions involved more government, more regulations, which Republicans oppose.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Former law enforcement officers say police scrutiny unfair, lacks context
Already this year, 64 police officers around the country have died in the line of duty.
Energy spent fighting Planned Parenthood better spent on poor kids already born
‘Sting’ video, with critical information omitted, was filmed by actors who lied to get meeting.
Don’t know who’s on first, but Hillary can pitch and Jeb can catch
Presidential wannabes all have a role on our baseball team.
President Bernie Sanders takes a call from his predecessor
Obama congratulates new president, happy that he has Sanders to complete his agenda for the country.
What’s that smell I’m hearing?
When I think I’ve about reached the end of my rope, I look around and see what others have to deal with.
Lessons to be learned about drought and outdated water-rights laws
Maine is blessed with abundant water, but California provides an object lesson on scarcity.
Irksome arm issue makes summer no fun
The need to wear long sleeves is cutting down on JP Devine’s sun time, he writes
With their high poll numbers, maybe Bernie and The Donald should team up
They’ve got more in common than just being unelectable.
Legislative override would make governors accountable to voters
A bill LePage vetoed would bar Maine’s chief executive from using voter-approved bonds for leverage.