The governor’s opposition to proposals like the latest one, involving tribal treaty language in the state Constitution, has been more or less sustained. Equally sustained is bafflement as to why.
Siobhan Brett
Editorial Page Editor
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine should demand accountability from its solid waste monopolist
Communities served by the company find themselves in a take-it-or-leave-it situation. That’s not good enough.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine delegation needs to be louder on asylum seeker work authorization
Recent reporting proves our state, in particular, can’t wait any longer for a rule change.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: State ‘surplus’ a chance to set Maine up for a better future
For years we’ve been running at a deficit when it comes to meeting the needs of ordinary Mainers. Let’s turn that around.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: My dream that women would lead Maine is now a reality
What’s on the menu for our state this International Women’s Day? Quite a bit.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Supreme Court should not remove lifeline for those drowning in student debt
While solving the problem will involve other measures – including reducing the costs of higher education and more emphasis on non-college opportunities – loan forgiveness is critical.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Next step for Maine tribes should be meetings, negotiation
A recent report suggests a 1980 act broadly deprives Maine tribes of the benefits of federal legislation. But exactly what powers do the tribes lack?
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Sen. King is not above partisan politicking
Much as the senator would have us believe it, there’s nothing inherently good about being unenrolled.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Shakespearean-style cat collars for all
Owners of indoor-outdoor cats are responsible for ensuring their cats are as bird-safe as possible. A brightly colored ruff collar is a good place to start.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Putin’s war in Ukraine requires us to maintain a difficult balance
We must continue to fight and to resist domination, at the same time that we keep seeking an alternative to arms and to annihilating one another.