We owe it to ourselves to remember that ‘prolonged’ mourning is the normal result of deeply felt love.
Siobhan Brett
Staff Writer
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Increased state funding for indigent defense is a starting point
Maine needs an organized system by which public defenders are trained, supervised, evaluated and deployed.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Are charges excessive for Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ shooting?
He doesn’t deserve special treatment because he’s a famous actor. But he also shouldn’t be charged in a misguided pursuit of ‘justice.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Critical that Congress Square redesign proceed as planned
The past few years have reinforced the importance of high-quality public space, especially for families who cannot escape the confines of Portland.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: To protect the free speech of all Maine voters, we must take action now
No other state in the country has such a strong tradition of ordinary citizens standing up for our rights as voters against big donors. That energy must be sustained in 2023.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: We are losing sight of layoffs’ devastating social toll
The mass layoff has become a routine budgetary strategy. That has very grave consequences for Americans.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: The snow day tradition should not be lost to Zoom
Want to build a snowman? I know I do.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Free repair and replacement are available to Maine consumers; here’s how
A ‘little-known’ Maine state law protects consumers against being sold defective goods within four years of sale. Until recently, I had no idea it existed.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Collective action required to improve safety of all Maine children and families
Maine currently has no statewide plan or coordinated system for preventing child and neglect. Let’s change that.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Road to right to repair littered with obstacles
It’s no surprise that a data access referendum question will likely make it to the Maine ballot, but any vote in favor will be forcefully challenged.