Law enforcement and rehabilitation are needed, too, but education can make the biggest difference.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Editorial overlooks benefits of ‘green’ business to Maine
Criticism of bottled-water marketing fails to credit Poland Spring with sustainable management.
Senior citizens not exempt from drug overdoses
Older adults and their caregivers should obtain the lifesaving medication naloxone, or Narcan.
Aylward’s passion comes through
Maine high school football is better off with people like the Mt. Blue head coach around, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Mum’s visit a chance to show off Augusta
The first apartment, first job in Maine and first Hallowell watering hole, are all on the list of places to take Mum, Adrian Crawford writes.
That racism exists doesn’t mean US was founded on racist principles
Neither Declaration of Independence nor Constitution endorses the institution of slavery.
Self-destruction of Paul LePage makes for a lame-duck leader
The governor squandered his election momentum, and lost his effectiveness with three years still to go.
Nearly half of public school students in Maine miss at least one meal per day
These kids are eligible to receive free or reduced-priced meals at school, but they need to return a completed Meal Benefit Application.
New community group addressing childhood hunger in Augusta
One hungry boy’s story made an impact on a mentor from Cony years ago.
Believing life should be fair causes its own pain
Big struggles are hard enough to take, but it’s the endless parade of little ones that can drive one daft.