Does anyone really think that the current governor represents Maine’s best interests?
Siobhan Brett
Staff Writer
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Emergency interventions on homelessness bound to have flaws
This deep into the crisis, this late in the year, inaction on providing shelter to Mainers in need is not an option.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Landlords are not passive tools of ‘the economy.’ Vote yes on Portland’s Question C.
The ballot question on tenant protections defends vulnerable people from the speculative ‘free market’ and the whims of landlords.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: On childhood terrors and real dangers
Because the brinksmanship of the Cuban missile crisis played a large role in my childhood, I have a hard time thinking of nuclear annihilation as an abstract idea.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: As Maine’s indigent defense system crumbles, Mills stands idly by
The timing for a special session to appropriate $13 million for public defenders may not be ideal. That should not stop Gov. Mills from calling it.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: A nightmare looms for Dreamers. Evangelical Mainers want our U.S. senators to act.
My faith compels me to speak out on behalf of those who are vulnerable.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Readers respond to our reporting on the price of imported natural gas
LNG prices are soaring up to five times higher than the benchmark for pipeline natural gas in the U.S. This winter, Mainers have to pay that price.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Even without many soundbites, Jan. 6 hearings were memorable
It was the tightly controlled presentations that will be the committee’s lasting legacy.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: The Portland section of I-295 should be replaced
Building passenger rail to replace I-295 through Portland would create spaces to walk, bike and enjoy the city’s offerings.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: More clean energy is coming to Maine. Where we put it matters.
The realities of climate change mean we must transition to renewables quickly – that doesn’t mean we can’t do it thoughtfully.