Like a bird thrashing against a window, we only need to look in a new direction. M.D. Harmon
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
For Maine to get cheaper energy, we need to produce it ourselves
Investing in natural gas pipelines while shutting down homegrown sources makes no sense.
A daughter’s wisdom shared: ‘Dad, Christmas is no time for politics’
Politics can be a tough game, but that is all it should be. I salute all those who have run and lost, but played the game.
For the price of Napoleon’s hat, a lot of good could be done
Family Violence Project shares one family’s Journey of Hope.
Supporting climate change policy even without stand on global warming
Revenue-neutral carbon tax would render energy subsidies unnecessary.
With new mayor at the helm, Waterville should capitalize on new developments
The city has had a number of successes in the past three years, including revitalization of the airport.
Who were we kidding, anyway? US use of torture not new
Torture is one of warfare’s oldest weapons.
Papermaking history of good jobs, but also polluted rivers, stinky air
Time for a fresh start by incentivizing eco-friendly mills with well-defined and consistent regulations.
Any national conversation about race shouldn’t be led by racists
If conversation becomes a lecture, count me out.
Information is vital currency in our war against global jihadism
People who do barbaric things to other people shouldn’t be surprised when barbaric things are done to them.