Siobhan Brett

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Published
September 7, 2022

Maine Voices: The next American climate disaster can be averted

A huge oil drilling project known as Willow is set for the North Slope of Alaska. The plan makes a mockery of U.S. climate commitments.
Published
September 6, 2022

Commentary: Maine is already a world leader in seaweed aquaculture. The only way is up.

In order for more fishing communities to grow kelp and improve the oceans, we’ll need Mainers’ help.
Published
September 6, 2022

Commentary: Maine’s older voters are ready to tip the scales in November

Older Mainers are more likely to support candidates who prioritize the protection of programs like Medicare and Social Security.
Published
September 5, 2022

Laura Fortman: A lot done by the Department of Labor – and a lot more to do

Maine’s unemployment rate is at a near-record low and we have more new business applications than ever before. When it comes to equal pay, however, there’s ground to make up.
Published
September 4, 2022

School commuters deserve wide berth

Letter
Published
September 4, 2022

Our View: Every effort must be made not to sideline skilled workers

Lots of factors make the workforce crisis stubborn. In 2022, credential recognition should not be one of them.
Published
September 4, 2022

Public education funding is key to strong democracy

Letter
Published
September 4, 2022

Jim Fossel: Republicans might be about to blow the midterms

Though November was supposed to be an unprecedented opportunity for victory, fundraising is slipping and candidate quality is low.
Published
September 4, 2022

Maine Voices: Consider embarking on a flowerbed safari

Insects outnumber us on the planet by more than 200 million times. I decided to take a closer look.
Published
September 4, 2022

The Maine Millennial: Are you telling me that government programs don’t benefit everyone equally?

Anger and indignation in response to student loan forgiveness come down to American attitudes toward class and ‘upward mobility.’