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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Our politicians seem determined to focus on issues that most deeply divide us
When Republicans pick battles they cannot win, they help president make argument that Congress is broken.
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Sheri and Jim still sitting in a tree — after 23 years
When listing my wife’s attributes, it sounds as if I’m describing Lassie, but all those are reasons I still like her.
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Legislature made progress on welfare reform
Lawmakers deserve credit for putting their politics aside and setting a course to help people.
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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.
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National park, or monument, a misguided attempt to provide a legacy for Quimby
Columnist erred in recommending Quimby pursue nation monument designation.
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Republicans dismayed the people they elect don’t have stomach for fight
At least Trump is a fighter, although he is egotistical and erratic.
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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.
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Threat of nuclear war still a possibility in 21st century
US plans $348 billion investment in modernizing our nuclear arsenal.
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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.