Without public support and funding, Maine is falling behind outdoors.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
There’s no good reason to end income tax in Maine
None of Gov. Paul LePage’s arguments make any sense.
Budget should support hospital-based physicians
Gov. Paul LePage’s budget would hurt primary care physicians who serve all types of patients.
Fire underscores Maine’s affordable housing shortage
The problem is especially critical for seniors and people with disabilities.
Democratic tax proposal puts Republicans on the defensive
Alternative plan raises fewer taxes and targets the relief to the middle class. Ethan Strimling & Phil Harriman
Leadership is a set of skills anyone can learn, practice, improve on
Reflection about your own learning, knowing your strengths, leads to greater confidence.
First Amendment applies to everyone — even students
No student or educator can or should be commanded to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
Jim Arnold rendered speechless — for once
Sometimes, it’s difficult to tell a story without giving away a person’s identity.
Lack of banking access holds back families
As the income gap grows and financial insecurity is more prevalent, technology offers a way to give everybody access to traditional banking.
Agreement with Iran gives time for mistrust on both sides to recede
Iran has many reasons to mistrust United States.