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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
In Europe, ‘walking while Jewish’ is sometimes punished by death
Murders and assaults in France, in particular, have some Jews thinking about relocating to Israel.
Spooky reconnection with a friend from long ago
A nagging little voice told him to find me ‘right now.’
High-speed broadband networks critical for Maine future
Comprehensive broadband expansion plan will help Maine merge onto the Internet superhighway.
State court’s ruling on bicyclists’ rights was the right one
One of two major rights affirmed allows bicyclists to sue if they are harmed by a negligent driver.
How the snow melts on your home’s roof provides clues to attic insulation needs
Snow disappears quickly from roofs above attics with little or no insulation, but will stay a long time when attics have good insulation.
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.