Conflicting goals put state biologists in a bind.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Lisa Miller: There is hope for a healthier rural Maine
Small communities around the U.S. are suffering by a number of different health measures, but there is hope.
Community Compass: Immigrants add a lot to central Maine
By helping them get started, Maine can benefit from their new ideas and necessary skills.
Alan Caron: Democrats, don’t do what Maine did
The party needs to change its message and how it conducts business if it wants to win future elections.
Column: Politics and shopping don’t mix
Boycotts are the new craze, and nobody’s happy.
Garrison Keillor: Blessed are the winners and the deal-makers – big time
And that’s why I won the presidential election in a landslide with 306 Electoral College votes.
Don Roberts: Today’s tournament players become tomorrow’s leaders
There is no greater showcase for the future leaders of our state than the annual high school athletic tournaments.
It’s hard to understand Rep. Lawrence Lockman’s fear of immigrants
Immigrants actually make U.S. cities better, not worse, and Lockman’s fear-mongering cannot change that simple truth.
Mary Mayhew: Finally, the DHHS budget is stable
A commitment to financial stability and core priorities has put the department on stable ground at last.
Sen. Roger Katz: Work just getting started on marijuana law
There are a lot of questions to answer before the new law is fully implemented.