Our uniquely American celebration of cultural blending and tolerance stands in stark contrast with what’s happening today.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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The DNC needs to stay out of Maine politics | Opinion
It seems to me that every time we have a candidate who is outspoken and different, the party apparatus works against them.
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In praise of the old-fashioned apron | Opinion
National Tie One On Day, observed this year on Nov. 26, celebrates the spirit of kindness and giving.
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Vessel strikes by a president above the law | Opinion
Donald Trump’s lethal strikes on numerous vessels off the South American coast show he is taking full advantage of the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity.
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The school construction solution for Maine | Opinion
Many of our school buildings aren’t meeting the safety requirements or educational needs of the state’s students. There’s a way out.
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Wrap your head around your local school budget | Opinion
Public forums, hours of meetings with various parties and crunching of numbers all play their part.
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When health insurance breaks down, we break too | Opinion
We do not need a miracle to break out of this death spiral. We need will and we need decency.
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Conservation and collaboration bolster Maine’s Bold Coast | Nature Connects
A new wilderness preserve in Downeast Maine is helping connect diverse landscapes while showcasing the power of partnerships.
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JB Pritzker could be a nuisance for Democrats | Jim Fossel
What ever happened to fighting the oligarchy?
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Maine’s rural libraries deserve better than this | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
Failure to meet new standards under consideration by the Maine Library Commission could strip libraries of valuable services. Let’s have the standards reflect the reality.