The state of Maine has an obligation to make farmers whole for the loss to their lives and livelihood.
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.
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Our View: Shah’s experience makes him right person to lead CDC at a crossroads
In Maine, Shah was a great communicator and a true public servant, which is just what the CDC needs.
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Our View: The wrong compromise on guns will invite more violence
With background checks, waiting periods and prohibition of sale or transfer of guns where necessary, the Maine Legislature has an opportunity to get it right. Will it?
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Our View: General Assistance must keep up with a changing Maine
The program is the last resort for an increasing number of people with no other options.
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Our View: Give landmark housing law a chance to work
As the housing crisis continues to deepen, Maine shouldn’t neuter a law designed to help relieve it.
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Our View: Rainstorm destruction a stark reminder of threat of climate change
More frequent and more intense storms are already a reality. Without meaningful action on climate, they will worsen.
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Our View: Child welfare report should light a fire under Maine
Rather than argue about the root of the problems, we have to push harder for available solutions.
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Our View: Company responsible for derailment should face consequences
CPKC must be held accountable for both its role in the incident and its shambolic efforts to put things right.
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Our View: Maine’s school funding formula must be updated
Until the formula recognizes our changing state, unfair allocation of state money will deepen inequities between wealthy districts and those less affluent.
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Our View: When getting firearms is easy, nowhere is safe
A majority of legislators seem to believe Maine is not at risk of gun violence, despite disturbing proof that it is.