I send my 6-year-old son to kindergarten wearing an AirTag. I take pictures of him every day in the school drop-off line to remember his outfit. I avoid buying light-up sneakers. I subconsciously stay away from bright colors. I’ve memorized the shape of his birthmark and every single scar on his little body. I do […]
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Commentary: National Voter Registration Day is more important than ever
Each election, millions of Americans miss out on the opportunity to cast their votes because they are not registered. Some may have moved; others may not realize they need to update their voter registration, while others missed the deadline. In polling, thousands of non-voters consistently cite registration issues as their reason for not participating in […]
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Opinion: Trump’s view of immigrants threatens Maine’s economy, communities
I wonder if Maine’s lobster boat captains, blueberry farmers or hoteliers share the former president’s brutal opinions.
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Jim Fossel: The Mills record: Smoke, mirrors and missed opportunities
While the governor has mostly kept the state’s fiscal house in order, she has failed to address a host of problems.
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The Maine Millennial: Meaningful presidential debates will have to wait
As long as Donald Trump remains on the scene, don’t expect much in the way of serious policy discussion.
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Opinion: Finding invaluable middle ground on middle age
A belief in the power of shared wisdom on the challenges of midlife prompted me to get serious about the sharing process.
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Opinion: Being a parent is hard. But we parents are not alone.
The Be There for ME public awareness campaign looks to let caregivers know that help is out there.
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Opinion: Democracy is a verb, not a noun
When the time comes, get out there and vote.
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Opinion: It’s time to turn the page on the Trump era
We need to raise the bar and stop normalizing the former president’s toxic behavior.
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Maine Compass: We must demand more from our leaders than fear-mongering racism
What Americans really need to worry about is politicians who spread baseless, xenophobic claims.