Soon, no one will be left to say: This is what happened, this is what it was like.
Siobhan Brett
Staff Writer
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: It wasn’t luck that allowed me to become a judge after meth addiction
Because I’m white, the criminal justice system showed me mercy and allowed me to build a life. That’s not everybody’s experience.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine should welcome clean, reliable, affordable hydropower
As electricity prices escalate and the legal process unfolds, let’s take stock of the adverse climate and energy changes since the 2021 referendum.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The world should pressure the Taliban to allow girls a proper education
The Taliban have made hollow promises to follow through on education access, but their actions regularly demonstrate that their end goal is an uneducated society that stifles critical thinking, agency and resistance.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland Public Schools’ neglect of payroll is inexcusable
Our school district has repeatedly broken the cardinal rule: Pay your workers in full and on time.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Stop trying to shame Maine’s lobstermen
Lobstering is not only a way to pay the bills but a way of life in our state. The latest regulations – and the responses to them – wrongly put whales above people.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Iranian protesters deserve a show of solidarity
On Nov. 29, the Iranian soccer team will play against the United States. This is the time to show solidarity with the Iranian protesters; the American soccer players can afford to express their position freely, unlike the Iranian team. Some people may say that sports should not be “politicized.” Yet a show of solidarity would […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Dare to dream about better use of election money
$17 billion dollars spent on political ad campaigning for this round of elections. Just how dependent is our elective system on funds? As Mark Twain said, America has the best government money can buy. How refreshing it would be if media were obliged to provide reasonably priced, limited time slots; if each candidate had a […]
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Letter to the editor: The Republican party is no more
For over four months we were inundated with annoying political ads, full of half truths and lies. Now that the elections are nearly completed, let’s take a second to reflect. It seemed every Republican ad was aimed directly at crime, inflation and immigration, criticizing the Biden administration for everything but the weather. So now that […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: After 10 years of limbo, DACA recipients need permanent relief
The House passed a bill to give ‘Dreamers’ legal status in 2021. It’s time for the Senate to approve the legislation, which would allow it to reach President Biden’s desk soon.