Ben Bragdon

Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel

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Published
May 24, 2021

Our View: Stop tobacco companies from targeting youth

The Maine Legislature should ban flavored tobacco products, which are designed to create the next generation of smokers.
Published
May 22, 2021

View from Away: Biden’s restrained response to worsening Israeli-Palestinian conflict falls short

The Baltimore Sun (TNS)
Published
May 21, 2021

Our View: Clear night skies make the North Woods special

Land between Moosehead Lake and Baxter State Park this month became the first International Dark Sky Park in New England, a challenge as much as a celebration.
Published
May 20, 2021

Douglas Rooks: School funding achievement may be short-lived

For state treasuries, the worst thing is probably not having enough money. No one likes cutting programs, but raising taxes isn’t exactly popular, either. But, surprisingly, having too much money can also be a problem. Counterintuitively, politicians seem to quarrel almost as much about dividing up the spoils as they do in distributing financial pain. […]
Published
May 19, 2021

Our View: Workforce issues continue to challenge Maine

The workforce shortage challenged nearly every industry here before the pandemic and there is no sign of a letup, even if the dynamics have changed some as a result of COVID.
Published
May 15, 2021

View from Away: Arizona’s recount fiasco imperils America’s elections

The Seattle Times (TNS)
Published
May 15, 2021

Jay Ambrose: The Biden compassion threat

Tribune News Service (TNS)
Published
May 14, 2021

Sen. Richard Bennett: Hydro-Quebec shouldn’t get say in Maine elections

The CMP Corridor may be a good deal for foreign-owned corporations, but it is a terrible deal for Maine.
Published
May 14, 2021

Our View: CDC guidance should reflect all we’ve learned about virus

With everything we learn, it becomes easier to issue recommendations that protect the public while restoring normalcy.
Published
May 12, 2021

Our View: Maine should build its internet networks for the future

In a rare opportunity, millions in state and federal funding are available for high-speed internet. Maine must make them count for the long haul.