Airline passengers don’t know if their pilot is a hero (a Sullenberger) or a monster (a Lubitz).
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Legal discrimination a step back for America
The days of segregation and discrimination must remain deep in our past.
Our institutions must be greater than any individual who serves in them
Willette’s apology less than genuine, but LePage refuses to apologize at all.
Thrill of victory and agony of defeat
Sports are a potent tonic for detoxification of the winter blues.
Advances in firearms civil liberties could be made with proposals in Legislature, Congress
L.D. 652 would let anyone in Maine carry a concealed weapon without a permit — if they can possess a firearm legally.
You don’t know Jack (not his real name)
This cold and dreary winter wasn’t good for much except ice fishing and reminiscing.
Hunting bill reflects legislative unfairness
The legislative committee dealing with wildlife issues fails to represent the interests of nonhunters in the state.
Revenue sharing cuts would hurt libraries in towns already struggling
Places where libraries are the most important lifeline are also communities that would have to cut services.
His inability to apologize makes LePage one sorry governor
The Kings live in Bangor, paid $1.4 million in state taxes and gave another $5 million to charity.
Fredette: PUC correctly interpreted energy conservation funding statute as written
Adequately financing Efficiency Maine can be done, and quickly, if both sides work together, the House GOP leader says.