Things like microgrids, energy storage and solar panels can increase ever more valuable local self-reliance.
Siobhan Brett
Staff Writer
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland’s Question 2 hands too much power to a single politician
Urging a ‘no’ vote, two former mayors say the governance proposal would dramatically restructure city government in harmful ways.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Let’s keep a close eye on Maine’s retail ‘green rush’
How many cannabis dispensaries is too many cannabis dispensaries? We’ll find out soon enough.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Biden administration offers thoughts and prayers on equal rights amendment. Can it do more?
In fact, it’s the direct responsibility of the administration to publish the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Are you proud of what Portland has become?
Our community is now recognized as one of the most livable small cities in New England and nationwide. Existing local governance got it there.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Trump’s surprising legacy – more women candidates, in both parties
Republican leaders have responded to the recent wave of Democratic women candidates by aggressively recruiting more women on their side to run.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why we’re opposed to the Charter Commission’s governance proposal
We believe the proposal to shift Portland from a council-manager system to a council-executive mayor system goes too far, too fast.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Robots may not be coming for your job – but they are coming
While it’s good that we’re a lot less scared about automation leaving us unemployed, we still have to be ready for it.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Trump’s no-good, terrible, very bad day was a very good one for America
The 222-page lawsuit – detailed, well-documented and damning – speaks for itself.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Kennebec River dam debate hijacked by red herring
Fish passage proponents have agreed to a solution that preserves access to adequate water for the Sappi paper mill. It’s now a question of commitment, engineering options and funding.