Since its founding 50 years ago, UMA has awarded more than 18,000 degrees, most to people who live in Maine, and plan to stay here.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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We can handle mental-health crises better
Here are some recommendations for both those seeking help and those responding to them.
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Sometimes, the gift of prophecy is just a mastery of understanding
Police officers’ reactions and support for Obamacare repeal just two self-fulfilling prophecies. M.D. Harmon
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Conflicting marijuana laws make a case for finding solution in federalism
Let states decide for themselves whether pot should be legalized.
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Cartoonists leading the fight for press freedoms
In France, editorial cartoons and loved and respected; the Louvre has a branch devoted to them.
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New ventures for a new year
Maine’s lawmakers don’t earn much money, but may be unique in their attentiveness to their constituents.
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Current flu outbreak could use some of last year’s Ebola panic
More easily spread than Ebola, the flu already has claimed the lives of 21 children.
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Maine prison system won’t be corrected until people outside demand reform
Former guard’s new book shines light on bleak situation.
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Mitch McConnell’s pledge
Giving everyone his or her say works to the GOP’s advantage.
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People receiving mixed messages about health consequences of marijuana
Increased strength of drug presents potential for greater individual and community risks.