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Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Opinion: Support the true health care heroes — they’re in Gaza
As much as I appreciate hospital staffers here in Maine, my real heroes are those health care workers putting their lives on the line.
Opinion: A crisis in vaccine confidence has led to a surge in illness
Consumer confidence isn’t the only crisis facing America right now. Influenza and measles are running rampant.
Opinion: Turn U.S. power back to the advantage of Ukraine
Ukraine and its allies must stay the course on pursuit of “a just peace.” America needs to unambiguously join in this effort.
Opinion: Maine teachers should embrace nature-based education
Helping students develop a love of place at an early age builds community.
The Maine Millennial: Doctor’s deportation is a warning shot
If a respected nephrologist and visa holder can be expelled from the country, what’s protecting the rest of us?
Opinion: Telehealth expansion is a must for the health of Maine
Mainers on Medicare shouldn’t fear the loss of the many benefits that access to remote care provides.
Jim Fossel: Budget season yields its own version of March madness
Strategic chaos by the minority party has lately played a prominent role in both Augusta and Washington.
Opinion: Stops and starts in Maine’s race to decarbonize
A report I wrote on our prospects for a zero-carbon economy is now five years old. How’ve we been doing? It’s a very mixed bag.
Opinion: Let’s invest in mentoring programs for Maine’s teachers
We need to get a handle on high levels of teacher attrition; this is one way of doing that.