Siobhan Brett

Editorial Page Editor

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Published
August 20, 2023

Commentary: No matter what fossil fuel industry says, time for offshore wind is now

Wind in the Gulf of Maine is a resource we can sustainably farm for a long time to come – don’t let anybody tell you otherwise.
Published
August 20, 2023

Jim Fossel: Both GOP and RNC must be firm with Trump

Letting him shirk the pledge to support the party’s eventual nominee – whoever it may be – should not be an option.
Published
August 20, 2023

Commentary: Ukraine can still win the war

A new military strategy, sea drones and the resolve of frontline fighters make me optimistic that Kyiv can defeat Russian invaders.
Published
August 20, 2023

The Maine Millennial: Putting on a face to meet the faces that I see

Being diagnosed with autism at the age of 30 explains how I interact with the world. And I love explanations.
Published
August 20, 2023

Maine Voices: Let’s be prompt and unambiguous as we nip hatred in the bud

Plans to tighten prohibitions on organized private armies should be just the start.
Published
August 20, 2023

Commentary: Take no comfort in Big Tech’s commitment to responsible AI

Soft voluntary undertakings are just that: soft.
Published
August 19, 2023

Another View: Trump made a mockery of democracy. How can Americans shrug this off?

Is it indictment fatigue? Is it a baseline expectation of dishonesty? Whatever it is, it’s not OK.
Published
August 19, 2023

Commentary: No, global warming and climate change are not the same

One is predictable. The other is much harder to predict but already visible all around us.
Published
August 16, 2023

Commentary: Conservation can help nature weather forces of change in Maine

A plan to set aside 3,000 acres of forested land in Piscataquis County will protect wildlife, jobs, recreation and more.
Published
August 13, 2023

Insight: COVID’s summer resurgence resists easy answers

Attributing an increase in cases to people moving indoors doesn’t make much sense. What does?