Siobhan Brett

Editorial Page Editor

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Published
March 13, 2023

Commentary: Maine’s ‘sunshine’ law has lost its power to illuminate

In recent years, the Freedom of Access Act process has become increasingly unreliable. If we care about transparency, we have no choice but to reform it.
Published
March 12, 2023

The Maine Millennial: Getting a routine down feels good

All dog care now falls to me. I’ve started to enjoy bookending my day with walks.
Published
March 12, 2023

Commentary: Culture of elitism pushes Maine kids away from high school sports

Money keeps kids out of school sports. So does the often too-distant promise of playing time.
Published
March 12, 2023

Jim Fossel: ‘Right to housing’ takes Maine constitution in wrong direction

A constitution works best when it limits government can do, not when it dictates what government must provide.
Published
March 12, 2023

Our View: Push to stop printing public notices is flawed

Here it is, simply: The Maine public needs more information. Not less.
Published
March 10, 2023

Our View: Gov. Mills must outline thinking on tribal rights

The governor’s opposition to proposals like the latest one, involving tribal treaty language in the state Constitution, has been more or less sustained. Equally sustained is bafflement as to why.
Published
March 9, 2023

Commentary: Maine should demand accountability from its solid waste monopolist

Communities served by the company find themselves in a take-it-or-leave-it situation. That’s not good enough.
Published
March 8, 2023

Our View: Maine delegation needs to be louder on asylum seeker work authorization

Recent reporting proves our state, in particular, can’t wait any longer for a rule change.
Published
March 8, 2023

Commentary: State ‘surplus’ a chance to set Maine up for a better future

For years we’ve been running at a deficit when it comes to meeting the needs of ordinary Mainers. Let’s turn that around.
Published
March 7, 2023

Commentary: My dream that women would lead Maine is now a reality

What’s on the menu for our state this International Women’s Day? Quite a bit.