Siobhan Brett

Editorial Page Editor

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Published
February 26, 2023

Commentary: Efforts to protect Maine children from lead poisoning are working

The work of a host of individuals and groups has succeeded in cutting rates of lead poisoning by half in a 10-year period. Let’s move the needle further.
Published
February 26, 2023

Commentary: The first year of war in Ukraine has defied predictions

Whether because of his isolation, his stubbornness or his delusions of grandeur, Vladimir Putin has placed the country he loves so much into an extremely difficult position.
Published
February 25, 2023

The Maine Millennial: Adrift after a breakup, I’m thinking about my grandmother

Lois Fleming did not wallow. So although I’m sad, at least this time around, I’m in my own home, where everyone is older, wiser and now completely housebroken.
Published
February 25, 2023

Jim Fossel: We need more than one type of federal budget cut

It’s a fantasy to presume that we can slash federal spending without touching Social Security or Medicare. But we can – and should – make defense spending more efficient.
Published
February 25, 2023

Our View: Abortion pill case validates coordinated response

The new national coalition of governors represents 170 million people. Good, and good on Gov. Mills for including Mainers in that number.
Published
February 20, 2023

Commentary: End homelessness and welcome asylum seekers – Maine can do both

State and federal leaders should come together to establish an effective asylum seeker resettlement program.
Published
February 19, 2023

Commentary: Tribes in Maine left out of Native American resurgence by 40-year-old federal law

Tribal citizens across the state should be allowed to partake in the ongoing tribal economic boom.
Published
February 18, 2023

The Maine Millennial: Maine’s Black history should be taught and learned

If you don’t know that your people have always belonged somewhere, it’s hard to feel at home there.
Published
February 18, 2023

Jim Fossel: Stop legislative wolves in sheep’s clothing

Let’s curtail trickery by lawmakers – at both the state and federal level.
Published
February 18, 2023

Maine Voices: Celebrate Lincoln’s birthday by recalling the gifts of his age

Though ‘passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.’