Ben Bragdon

Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel

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Published
June 4, 2021

Former city councilors: Augusta voters should approve new police station

We owe a lot to these police officers who risk their lives every single day, but the reality is, when it comes to providing professional office space, we have not done them justice, the former elected officials write.
Published
June 2, 2021

Our View: Legislators should put on a mask and get to work

Challenging the State House rules on face coverings does nothing to advance the priorities of Maine residents.
Published
May 31, 2021

Maine Compass: An unsung war hero from Wayne

The story of Doug Stevenson, a former teacher at Winthrop High School, shows why Memorial Day matters.
Published
May 31, 2021

Commentary: We must say the names of the heroes who gave all in defense of freedom

InsideSources.com (TNS)
Published
May 30, 2021

Commentary: Honoring and remembering our fallen service members for Memorial Day

InsideSources.com (TNS)
Published
May 30, 2021

Our View: What the first Memorial Day tells us about our country

The fight over the meaning of the Civil War began as soon as it was over.
Published
May 29, 2021

View from Away: We all must condemn the surge in antisemitic attacks

Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Published
May 28, 2021

Our View: Bad roads, big vehicles causing increase in pedestrian deaths

The death of three Augusta residents is a reminder that roads are not always safe for people walking and bicycling.
Published
May 28, 2021

Maine Compass: MaineCare needs to adapt – because fentanyl is winning

As the highly addictive synthetic opioid has come to dominate the drug supply, policy has not kept up, writes an Augusta-based physician of addiction medicine.
Published
May 26, 2021

Our View: Free meals do wonders for students and their schools

The Legislature should not hesitate to pass a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson to provide breakfast and lunch with no strings attached.