The majority of North Atlantic right whale deaths and entanglements occur outside U.S. lobster fishing areas.
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Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Canadians enraged by invitation of Maine State Sen. Joseph Martin | Opinion
An undated three-page letter by the state senator said that parts of western Canada would do well to join the United States. The response over the border? Not great.
Why outdoor learning matters for Maine kids | Opinion
When kids move their bodies and feel a sense of belonging in nature, they show up more confidently in class.
Shifting immigration standards breed employer confusion | Opinion
The recent case involving Old Orchard Beach reserve police officer Jon-Luke Evans shows us how regularly changing rules cause trouble.
Good in a crisis, Dr. Nirav Shah could be a promising candidate for anything | Steve Collins
The former head of the Maine CDC is weighing a run for governor. Why stop there?
Maine Democrats managed to put working families first | Opinion
Despite challenges both budgetary and behavioral, we passed a budget with people at its core.
Lost on a trail in Maine | Opinion
A ‘summer person’ gives thanks for the goodness and kindness of strangers.
Gerrymandering is quiet sabotage of our republic | Opinion
Voters should choose their politicians, not the other way around. We need independent redistricting commissions now.
Time to crack down on real estate fraud | Jim Fossel
An opt-in system for the tracking of transactions could help protect the most vulnerable.
The joys of tracking blue crabs in the Scarborough Marsh | Nature Connects
Supporting a monitoring study here in Maine has been one of the most enjoyable parts of my summer.