Siobhan Brett

Editorial Page Editor

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Published
December 21, 2022

Our View: Maine failed to prepare for a tidal wave of evictions

The end of ‘unprecedented’ support for American renters demanded equally unprecedented consideration and careful management at the federal and state levels. It received nothing of the sort.
Published
December 20, 2022

Commentary: How Americans can get more safe, sustainable seafood on their plates

Comprehensive standards for aquaculture farms in federal waters will drive job creation and let the industry meet growing domestic demand.
Published
December 20, 2022

Our View: Let’s be there – again – for our besieged letter carriers

For successive years now, cries for help from the people who keep the United States Postal Service going have been ignored.
Published
December 20, 2022

Maine Voices: A sensible gun permit law exists for hunting in Maine. It’s time we expand that.

A “homegrown” prohibition that fits with Maine’s culture and laws can provide us meaningful protection against gun violence.
Published
December 20, 2022

Commentary: Maine’s forests can protect our global climate, grow our local economy

We’ve uncovered clear pathways for Maine’s forests to participate in the mitigation of climate change.
Published
December 19, 2022

Maine Voices: Make America bored again, please

The madness of year-round politicking deprives us of the important ability to focus on the everyday stuff.
Published
December 19, 2022

Commentary: Perplexed by Sen. King’s response to Wabanaki legislation

For the sake of the many Mainers who received a similar response on the matter, I want to try to clear up some misconceptions.
Published
December 18, 2022

Jim Fossel: Mills failed to prepare for Maine heating crisis

Her administration had plenty of time to plan for and avert the challenges we’re facing. Instead, it allowed them to burgeon.
Published
December 18, 2022

The Maine Millennial: What young voters want

How to appeal to millennials and Gen Zers? Stop trying to scare us, for starters.
Published
December 18, 2022

Commentary: Will the snow day be buried by remote learning?

The rise of “Zoom school” threatens a winter tradition cherished by children in America’s northerly states.