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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
In Legislature, disaster averted, but not by much
The only honest thing to do is assess damage done in this legislative session, and vow to do better next time.
It is time for Dechaine’s champions to lay case to rest
The Trial and Error group has exposed problems around the case but it has not exonerated Dechaine.
Legislature tightens rules governing exotic animals — and none too soon
Florida has declared war on invasive snakes, but the action likely is too little, too late.
In a time of tight budgets, Legislature buys taxpayers a summer place
It was inherited by Frances Perkins, FDR’s secretary of labor, who never lived in Maine. So long, $200,000.
Contrary to popular belief, most Republicans open to fighting climate change
Most proposed solutions involved more government, more regulations, which Republicans oppose.
Former law enforcement officers say police scrutiny unfair, lacks context
Already this year, 64 police officers around the country have died in the line of duty.
Energy spent fighting Planned Parenthood better spent on poor kids already born
‘Sting’ video, with critical information omitted, was filmed by actors who lied to get meeting.
Don’t know who’s on first, but Hillary can pitch and Jeb can catch
Presidential wannabes all have a role on our baseball team.
President Bernie Sanders takes a call from his predecessor
Obama congratulates new president, happy that he has Sanders to complete his agenda for the country.