Ben Bragdon

Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel

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Published
April 22, 2021

Peter Garrett: An Earth Day gift for your family

A solution to the Climate Crisis that pays families? What an Earth Day gift that would be! Am I kidding? No. The idea is out there in Congress. It would price carbon fuels at their source and throughout the economy, based upon their emissions. That would, of course, raise prices at the pump or store. […]
Published
April 22, 2021

Our View: The food we throw away is hurting the planet

More than a third of all food produced is thrown away, and it produces greenhouse gases at an alarming rate.
Published
April 19, 2021

View from Away: Getting out of Afghanistan after 20 years

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)
Published
April 18, 2021

Our View: Enjoy the Maine woods – but respect it too

This summer will be another busy year on the trails and in the mountains. A little planning can make it a safe one, too.
Published
April 17, 2021

View from Away: Pause on J&J vaccine shows that safety system works

Star Tribune (TNS)
Published
April 17, 2021

Nicholas Goldberg: Are you anxious about reentering the post-COVID world?

Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Published
April 16, 2021

Our View: Don’t let curtain fall on more performance venues

A program to help places that put on live events was created in December but has yet to give out a dime.
Published
April 15, 2021

Jay Ambrose: No All-Star Game in Georgia. China maybe?

Tribune News Service (TNS)
Published
April 14, 2021

Our View: Caution necessary as Maine sees light at end of COVID tunnel

Case totals Tuesday were the highest since January, but vaccinations appear to be doing their job.
Published
April 14, 2021

Commentary: Biden must take action on PFAS

The Progressive (TNS)