Siobhan Brett

Commentary: Maine Community College System survives by unfairly compensating workers

by Andrea LaFlamme Special to the Press Herald June 3, 2023June 2, 2023

Students are flocking to Maine community colleges while adjunct teaching staff are running for the exits.

Maine Voices: Concerned about the essence of urban life in Portland’s Bayside

by Kelley McDaniel Special to the Press Herald June 2, 2023June 1, 2023

Urbanist and activist Jane Jacobs’ concept of ‘the sidewalk ballet’ risks being steamrollered by a new apartment block on Hanover Street.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: The magic of a second spring on Great Cranberry Island

by Janet Hook Special to the Press Herald June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

When I make it up to Maine in May, I am thrilled to find nature’s calendar on an earlier page.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Sudan conflict must be brought to peaceful resolution

by Georges Budagu Makoko Amjambo Africa June 1, 2023May 31, 2023

More than 2,500 Sudanese people are living in Maine, all of them greatly worried about the safety of their relatives back home.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Maine gains from congressional delegation’s global outlook

by Marpheen Chann Special to the Press Herald May 31, 2023May 30, 2023

U.S. leadership and investment overseas reaps myriad dividends – a fact our elected representatives in D.C. have a firm grasp of.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Expand Medicare Savings Program, allow Mainers to age with dignity

by Rep. Jessica Fay Special to the Press Herald May 31, 2023May 30, 2023

When my fellow legislators and I speak with older constituents, we too often hear about the exorbitant price of medication, heat and electricity and the impossibility of buying gifts for grandchildren.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Want a fair, effective federal policy to stabilize the disrupted climate?

by Peter Monro Special to the Press Herald May 30, 2023May 26, 2023

You don’t have to imagine it. It’s an idea called carbon fee and dividend, or carbon cashback. And it’s already in effect in Canada. And Canadians love it.