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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Why did Brian Williams do it and how much does it matter?
At the end of the newscast — or the story or column — what matters most in journalism is credibility and public trust, both of which have suffered in recent years.
LePage takes a big political gamble with his tax reform proposal
He’s on the verge either of securing his political legacy or suffering a humiliating defeat.
Little Leaguers deserved better
Scandal in no way diminishes the players on the Jackie Robinson West All-Stars.
Before we legalize pot, we should consider our children’s future
Making bad things legal has never reduced their use.
Time has come for dogs to have their day at the Legislature
We have chickadee, moose, Maine coon cat as state animals, why not the Labrador retriever?
Turning our backs on space
No followup missions to outer planets have been funded, even as human spaceflight program falters.
Exceptional health care shouldn’t depend on whether one is special or lucky
Two weeks in the hospital didn’t mean loss of job or fear of bankruptcy.
LePage threw down gauntlet, but he’ll need to compromise on budget
A little give and take means everyone wins and loses some.
After nine years using SAT, Maine heading back to a reborn MEA
MEA (Smarter Balanced) is redesigned to test student achievement of Common Core State Standards.