Ben Bragdon is deputy managing editor for local news, overseeing enterprise reporting projects for 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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PublishedApril 5, 2024
From the archives: The 1963 eclipse brought wonder, disappointment to central Maine
The people who could see the rare astronomical phenomenon were awed, but because of rainstorms, many never got a glimpse.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2024
Passenger train service through central Maine halted by representatives in Augusta
The bill would look at the feasibility of running a passenger rail between Portland and Bangor, with stops in Lewiston, Auburn, Waterville and just west of Augusta.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2024
Our View: When it comes to feelings on the economy, housing looms large
Too many Americans are paying too much for housing.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2024
Our View: Republicans in Congress show true colors on immigration
Where is the interest in solving problems? It’s not there.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2024
Our View: Finally, it’s costly to withhold public information from the public
A landmark ruling against a public agency acting in bad faith sends a clear message to others.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2024
Our View: Lessons of school sports more important than scores
All the tinkering in the world won’t keep some schools from having good years when others aren’t.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2024
Our View: Poverty, not parenting, is the reason students are missing school
Families are getting help from local schools. What they really need are the resources to get by.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2024
Our View: It’s time to pick the president by national popular vote
The Electoral College process is the only one we’ve ever known. That’s not a good reason to stay with it.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2024
Our View: Build roadways that are safe for everyone
Telling drivers to pay attention and slow down hasn’t been working.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2023
Our View: In 2024, Maine has to act on the painful lessons of 2023
Gun violence, homelessness and the climate crisis have taken their toll on our state. With the right efforts, the new year can be different.
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