Siobhan Brett

Maine Voices, Opinion

‘For the first time in my life, I had no idea where I would be sleeping that night’

by Kathy MacLeod Hooke Special to the Press Herald January 4, 2023January 23, 2023

Kathy MacLeod Hooke remembers staying over at a motel, at her workplace and in the home of a kind older couple.

Maine Voices, Opinion

‘Hellish cannon-like crashing sounds occurred night after night’

by Ray Wilson Special to the Press Herald January 4, 2023January 23, 2023

Ray Wilson remembers the tall, thin birch trees suffering worst.

Maine Voices, Opinion

‘How can the Maine Turnpike be closed?‘

by Bill Jeffrey Special to the Press Herald January 4, 2023January 23, 2023

Bill Jeffrey remembers treacherous driving, helping neighbors and a couple of miraculous pies from Pat‘s Pizza in Orono.

Maine Voices, Opinion

‘We had it easier in the wilderness … already set up for no power or heat’

by Martha Bracy Special to the Press Herald January 4, 2023January 23, 2023

Martha Bracy remembers the historic storm hitting during a 10-day Outward Bound trek across western Maine.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Stigma cannot apply to saving lives

by The Editorial Board January 4, 2023January 3, 2023

The expanded use of Narcan to keep Mainers alive has made its value inarguable. Now let’s keep going.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Remote work is not a solution for all individuals with disabilities

by Stephen Murphy Special to the Press Herald January 4, 2023January 3, 2023

It’s high time we tackle the prejudice that causes disproportionate hardship and possible job loss for people with disabilities who are performing those jobs satisfactorily.

Op-eds, Opinion

In unsettled times, look to Midwestern values

January 3, 2023December 30, 2022

As a new year unfolds a potentially ominous future, recall ‘the reassuring rhythm and rituals of civic affairs.’

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: A big bipartisan opportunity to strengthen Maine’s democracy

by Kiernan Majerus-Collins Special to the Press Herald January 3, 2023December 30, 2022

The absence of ranked-choice voting in state elections and the system of unelected constitutional officers deprive Mainers of their right to full and fair government.