Siobhan Brett

Editorial Page Editor

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Published
August 9, 2022

Commentary: Alito laments loss of faith. It’s Supreme Court credibility he should worry about.

In a recent speech in Rome, Alito appeared to be proselytizing, essentially calling on Americans of faith to get others to church.
Published
August 9, 2022

Maine Voices: Griner’s experience reminds us of the pitfalls of world travel

Traveling internationally as a teacher and a coach, I saw firsthand the need for vigilance – particularly by and on behalf of young people.
Published
August 8, 2022

Maine Voices: Watching the baptism of a beach kid

What a joy it is to witness a happy first foray into the sea.
Published
August 8, 2022

Another View: If Kansas can defend abortion rights, so can everybody else

Voters turned out en masse and handed a stunning rebuke to anti-abortion legislators.
Published
August 8, 2022

Letter to the editor: Public losing access to Cape Elizabeth beaches

Summer parking near Cliff House Beach is already limited to those with resident permits. Now the town is weighing similar limits near Trundy Point.
Published
August 7, 2022

Letter to the editor: Timely tow renews Chebeague boat owner’s faith in humanity

Motoring back to Chebeague Island after dropping family off in Portland, our newly acquired, used outboard motor gave up the ghost. Luckily, we were beyond the chaos of Portland Harbor. Nonetheless, between Peaks and Little Diamond we were still a long way from our destination. Novices all, my two adult kids and I tried to […]
Published
August 7, 2022

Letter to the editor: Politician’s sexist insults have no place in abortion debate

Despite what Matt Gaetz thinks, supporters of reproductive rights come in all shapes and sizes and both genders.
Published
August 7, 2022

Jim Fossel: Legislative Republicans’ infighting puts party at risk

The aggressive maneuvers of the Dinner Party PAC are driving a wedge between it and incumbent leadership.
Published
August 7, 2022

Maine Voices: What if the balance demanded by the Fairness Doctrine could exist today?

A frequently chaotic and polarizing media landscape could benefit from an updated version of the broadcasting rule.
Published
August 7, 2022

Maine Observer: A summer camp of our own making

From farming and grocery shopping to decorating cakes and staffing produce stands, visiting Gram’s house gave me more than any organized program ever could have.