Siobhan Brett

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Published
August 28, 2023

Another View: ‘Meh’ debate performance by DeSantis will only fuel push for Trump

The Florida governor failed to pull attention away from The Man Who Wasn’t There.
Published
August 27, 2023

Commentary: Maine must ban utility shutoffs during extreme heat

With record-high heat – and record-high bills – more Mainers than ever find themselves at risk.
Published
August 27, 2023

Maine Voices: Remembering the glory days of the Asticou Inn

In the 1970s, I was fortunate to have a front-row seat at a colorful parade of high-profile guests.
Published
August 27, 2023

The Maine Millennial: Why student loan forgiveness touches a nerve

Rep. Jared Golden’s recent tirade on the subject was insulting to Mainers – and gravely out of touch.
Published
August 27, 2023

Insight: One thing we know about the Maui wildfires: Those most responsible won’t pay a cent

And it’s you and I and the struggling citizens of Maui who are left to pick up the ever-mounting bill for climate disasters. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Published
August 27, 2023

Commentary: If Yevgeny Prigozhin is gone, long live Putin?

Whatever the outcome, world leaders should take this opportunity to angle away from the Russian president.
Published
August 26, 2023

Maine Voices: South Portland’s neglect of Willard Beach fails locals and visitors alike

Not enough is being done to either mitigate or adequately communicate the extent of the contamination at the popular beach.
Published
August 26, 2023

Commentary: American industry may pay a high price for remote work

Even Zoom is asking its workers to stop using Zoom and get back to their desks. There’s a reason for that.
Published
August 26, 2023

The humble Farmer: Beware the man – or woman – with a criminal mind

Over the years, detective books have furnished me with a wealth of practical knowledge.
Published
August 25, 2023

Commentary: I’m co-teaching my college class with ChatGPT. Will it upstage me?

For now, I see more educational opportunities than I see threats.