Efforts to rescue Jack DeCoster’s Maine operation revealed a ruthless man who lived in a bubble.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Learning from Lincoln’s virtues
One hundred and fifty years after his death, the Great Emancipator still offers lessons.
A more equitable tax plan, but a lousy bargaining move
Maine Democrats counter LePage’s proposal with one that fails to fight for its constituents.
A fish and wildlife wish list
Without public support and funding, Maine is falling behind outdoors.
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.