Their names were Jim and Erin and they sadly crossed paths one fateful Friday.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Abandon public financing in Maine governor’s races | Jim Fossel
The state’s Clean Elections system simply isn’t fit for this purpose.
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Hair today, gone tomorrow | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
My life changes, my relationship with my hair changes. With my son arriving soon, it was time to lop off some locks.
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Integrity is sorely lacking in our elected officials | Opinion
We voters must become critical thinkers and encourage better people to run for office. They’re out there.
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Congress must extend health care tax credits for Maine families | Opinion
Unless something is done, thousands of us face a huge jump in monthly premiums.
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We must all be stewards of Maine’s precious lakes | Opinion
Those already on the water can be particularly effective in preserving this resource for future generations.
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Rep. Chellie Pingree: Five crazy things you may not know about the Big, Ugly Bill | Opinion
The devil is in the detail.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
Yes, Nirav Shah is enough of a Mainer to serve as governor | Steve Collins
Maine’s residency requirement shouldn’t be an issue for the former Maine CDC director. That doesn’t mean opponents won’t push it.
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Could there be a doctor in the Blaine House? | Douglas Rooks
The governor’s office may not be the best outlet for Dr. Nirav Shah’s considerable talents.
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It falls to us to improve Maine’s political culture | Opinion
It’s time we start recognizing each other’s humanity — and demanding the same from our leaders.