Experience provided a chance to see how government works — the good, the bad and the ugly.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Labor Day sobriety checkpoints ineffective because of their visibility
Police in Maine should use roving or saturation patrols, where officers actively seek out drunken and dangerous drivers.
Is a Hollywood comeback on the horizon? Or is it just gas?
If this is the year of the old guy, J.P. Devine says he wants in.
Scales show US slipping in freedom comparison to other nations
We’ve fallen behind economically and politically, but we’re still among the best in civil liberties.
Keschl: Why I still support Gov. LePage
As governor, however, he should put his abundant personal skills to work in Augusta and move away from his overly combative and hostile approach.
Greens sound fine, but what have they done for Maine lately?
Founded as an environmental movement, the Green Party seems to appeal more to alienated working class voters than to environmentalists.
Make sure leaders support great gains of Social Security and Medicare
For older citizens, Social Security slashed poverty, and Medicare made health security possible.
Lubec is relaxing and restorative — and should be more prosperous
Visiting tourists keep the place busy during the summer, but a place this beautiful should be able to sustain a year-round community.
Panel brings together people with a stake in Maine’s drug abuse crisis
Participant encouraged to see a consensus that opioid abuse and addiction are complex problems that require a multi-faceted solution.
Community can, and should, help children reach their potential
Not all kids have families that nurture their early development.