Innovators moving economy forward despite government gridlock
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
200 years since ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ written
John Philip Sousa called it a “soul-stirring song.”
He held a gun to my head. I loved him
The pattern: Fairy-tale romance. Isolation from friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. Threat of violence. Actual violence. Convincing apology. Repeat.
What kids really learn when their parents hit them
They remember the punishment, but not the reason why.
It’s official: Most road slobs drink Bud Light and smoke Marlboros
It’s no wonder, more and more land is posted against trespassers.
On Obama’s Islamic State plan, voters aren’t divided along party lines
GOP leaders against plan, but most party voters agree with president.
‘Innocent until proven guilty’ also should apply before trigger is pulled
Aquib Yacoob
It’s time for fans to start quitting football
Violence on and off the field hurting players and their families.
Food stamp error rate declined as rolls grew
Maine error rate fell more than 5 percentage points.