Ben Bragdon

Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel

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Published
March 12, 2021

Our View: Let’s not let all politics turn national

When local voters focus only on national issues, our communities miss out.
Published
March 11, 2021

Douglas Rooks: Hickman’s victory and the ‘Third Founding’ yet to come

The new state senator – and Black organic farmer – stood out for reasons that resonate through U.S. history.
Published
March 10, 2021

Our View: ‘Long-haulers’ a distressing sign of COVID’s future

COVID-19 is causing scary long-term symptoms, even in people with initially mild cases.
Published
March 10, 2021

George Smith: Wild crops abound to harvest, put up as we fall toward winter

Longtime columnist George Smith, whose work filled this space every Wednesday for three decades, died Feb. 12. For the next several weeks, we will reprint some of George’s best columns. Here’s one from Oct. 19, 2011. Warblers arrive in the spring garbed in colorful clothing, but they head back south in the fall dressed in […]
Published
March 9, 2021

Scholars Strategy Network: Why Maine needs L.D. 2

This bill would require the Legislature to assess the potential racial impact, however unintended, of any act the legislature passes.
Published
March 8, 2021

Our View: A strong Maine farming industry starts with healthy soil

Maine should follow 11 other states and establish a program to help farmers improve their yields and fight climate change.
Published
March 6, 2021

View from Away: Biden shouldn’t have spared Saudi Arabia’s crown prince

Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Published
March 5, 2021

Our View: Pipeline rejection shows climate-related questions not always easy

In trying to reduce carbon emissions, communities throughout Maine will be faced will complex tradeoffs.
Published
March 4, 2021

Our View: Juvenile justice reform starts with the youngest

Maine can continue taking steps in the right direction by keeping the youngest offenders out of the justice system.
Published
March 4, 2021

George Smith: Thanks to conservationists, so much land, so little time

Central Maine is lucky to have people so committed to protecting its natural assets.