Siobhan Brett

Commentary: To support our state’s children we must support their families

by Nicole Witherbee From the Press Herald May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

Dozens of organizations across Maine are trying new “whole-family” strategies with a view to improving child welfare. Results so far have been promising.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Exceeding federal debt limit would be bad for the US, for Maine – and for you

by Henry Beck From the Press Herald May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

The only responsible choice is for Congress to temporarily lift the cap previously set on borrowing to fund our existing obligations.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: In this season of second chances, let’s bring parole back to Maine

by Genevieve Beaudoin and Daria Cullen From the Press Herald May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

Among other benefits, parole would allow people to become taxpayers supporting their families, rather than living in prison at taxpayer expense.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: HIV testing should be a routine part of patient care in Maine

by Deborah Shields From the Press Herald May 3, 2023May 2, 2023

In many respects, the awareness, compassion and funding for those living with this disease have fallen to the wayside.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Commentary: Without cooperation, fishermen will be pushed out of the trade

by Jerry Leeman From the Press Herald May 3, 2023May 2, 2023

No one would accuse New England fishermen of getting along well. For the sake of our livelihoods and the prosperity of our communities, that has to change.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Maine must urgently change the rhetoric about education

by Lois Kilby-Chesley From the Press Herald May 2, 2023May 1, 2023

At one time, our state leaders talked about enticing the ‘best and the brightest’ into education. We have since strayed dangerously far from that vision.