UPM Paper wants to devalue the closed paper mill and assure that it is not sold to a competitor.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
McCabe: All hands on deck for Maine forest products industry
Despite its hardships, the industry is absolutely vital to our economy.
Caron: PUC puts big business ahead of Maine
The state should encourage energy independence, not send more of our money to Wall Street.
Harmon: US must clearly identify enemy to win war on terror
Political correctness won’t help us beat radical Islamicists.
Mitchell: Facing the challenge of aging in Maine
The increasing number of seniors has implications in a number of areas of public policy, particularly in our home state.
Another View: LePage administration not withholding information on Riverview
DHHS has worked closely with the city of Augusta on the plan for a new facility.
George Smith: Ranked-choice voting antidote to political ugliness
Less negative advertising is just one change that happens when places enact the new system of voting.
Kathleen Parker: Trump’s truth sets us free
The birther movement was racist at its core, and the Republican presidential candidate was its chief perpetrator.
Column: Early education is one of our most important investments
Quality care and education programs for young children are proven workforce and economic development tools.
Caron: The source of America’s anger
There are just too few quality jobs, and we have technology to blame.