Until the formula recognizes our changing state, unfair allocation of state money will deepen inequities between wealthy districts and those less affluent.
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 inEditorials, Opinion
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.
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Our View: Lisbon case lays bare exploitation of undocumented workers
Too often, migrant workers are treated like criminals while the real offenders avoid responsibility.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Peace, joy and reflection on Easter weekend
By our choices, and God’s grace, Christ will return and rise in every hearts once again, to inspire in us a world view that adheres to justice and loves mercy.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Attempts at book banning must be shut down
The national campaign to harass and censor school librarians has no place in Maine.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Win for workers at Augusta Chipotle should only be the start
Stronger labor laws and more regulatory power would help employees across the country stand up for their rights.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Civil legal aid is falling short, hurting all of us
When Mainers can’t access programs and services designed to help them, whole communities suffer.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Every Maine corrections officer should carry naloxone
A new bill would require all police officers to carry naloxone. Legislators should take this opportunity to close a frightening gap in our battle against fatal overdoses by adding corrections officers to the mix.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Momentum on recognition of tribal rights long overdue
Maine tribes’ inherent right to self-governance persists. State lawmakers of 2023 are coming around to that fact.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Kids living on the street; a problem demanding immediate attention
About 2,000 Maine young people are homeless – that’s a number we should be able to handle.