The Federal Trade Commission is right to take on manufacturers that have purposely made their items difficult to fix.
Ben Bragdon
Staff Writer
Ben Bragdon is managing editor of the Sun Journal. Prior to that, he was deputy managing editor for news at the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. Ben was previously editorial page editor for those newspapers and Central Maine Sunday for more than 10 years. Before that, he was managing editor for weekly newspapers at Current Publishing in Westbrook. He began his career as a reporter at the Piscataquis Observer in Dover-Foxcroft and editor at the Moosehead Messenger in Greenville. He has a bachelor’s degree in history from Boston University.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: What is ‘Jim Crow’? White students deserve to know
Young Mainers enter adulthood unprepared for life in a multi-racial society if they don’t know the country’s history on race.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Look out for 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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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?
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Land for Maine’s Future puts focus on community recreation
With state and federal funds earmarked for land conservation, Maine communities can make sure everyone has a chance to get outdoors.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Make new internet networks future proof
A one-time investment in the information superhighway should not stick users in the slow lane.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mistreated Maine workers need more paths to justice
A bill passed by the Legislature would provide a shot at relief to employees who’ve been boxed in by their employers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: All Maine health care workers should be vaccinated against COVID
Low vaccination rates at some hospitals and nursing homes are putting lives in danger.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: This July Fourth, Maine has earned its fun
Throughout the past year, Mainers put others before themselves.