We cannot starve our system to strength.
Siobhan Brett
Editorial Page Editor
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: We can create housing while protecting what we love about Maine
New housing options can be achieved without unrestrained sprawl. All it takes is proper planning.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Calls for aggressive housing development miss bigger picture
The consequences of overdevelopment aren’t being given sufficient consideration.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Too much misinformation? The issue is demand, not supply
A potentially gullible person is already flooded with more lies in a single day than he can possibly evaluate.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Public higher education enhances our communities in more ways than one
The success of public colleges and universities relies on public trust. We must not let that trust wane, says USM’s president.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Our political leaders must learn to give a little to get a little
To stand alone in Washington, D.C., must be hard. It’s also never been more necessary.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: House Republicans more devoted to infighting than governing
Maine should not need to turn to its Rainy Day fund to cover any shortfall forced on us for the sake of regressive political ends.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine Clean Trucks proposal carries major economic and environmental benefits
The rule is reasonable and not one-size-fits-all; it will never rush a zero-emission vehicle into a heavy-duty job it’s not ready for.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Trump is rotten but shouldn’t be kicked off the ballot
If people don’t want him back in the White House, it’s simple: Don’t vote for him.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Significant bipartisan breakthroughs seldom make headlines
My first legislative session featured several impressive examples of cross-party collaboration. Why wasn’t more made of them?