Ben Bragdon

Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel

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Published
July 23, 2021

Commentary: Why you should forget about that pandemic weight gain and cut yourself some slack

Los Angeles Times
Published
July 22, 2021

Our View: Thrifty Mainers should have the ‘right to repair’

The Federal Trade Commission is right to take on manufacturers who have purposely made their items difficult to fix.
Published
July 22, 2021

Sen. Russell Black: Corridor clear-cuts far wider than advertised

The Department of Environmental Protection and the Board of Environmental Protection must intervene to ensure the protection of this special place, the Wilton Republican writes.
Published
July 22, 2021

Commentary: Preparing for Tokyo’s ‘Quiet Olympics’

Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Published
July 21, 2021

Our View: No shortage of scams targeting older Mainers

The experience of a Waterville couple shows how easy it is to fall into a trap. Fortunately, it’s also easy to protect yourself.
Published
July 19, 2021

Our View: Congress shouldn’t wait to end prohibition on pot

The vast majority of Americans agree that the drug should be legal in some way, and the federal law is only holding back a legitimate industry.
Published
July 18, 2021

Our View: Questions regarding Maine’s child protective system could not be more urgent

Reforming the system, and building more resilient families, are worth it, but will take time. In the meantime, how can we stop the next tragedy?
Published
July 17, 2021

View from Away: The US military needs a lot more recruits

Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Published
July 17, 2021

Michael R. Strain: The US economy doesn’t need disaster relief

Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Published
July 17, 2021

Commentary: Why we may never know whether the $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug actually works

Kaiser Health News (TNS)