What’s on the menu for our state this International Women’s Day? Quite a bit.
Siobhan Brett
Editorial Page Editor
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Our View: Hey, Legislature, leave those cats alone
A proposal to include domestic felines in Maine’s animal trespass law is ruffling feathers – and rightly so.
Commentary: Maine needs more high schoolers to pursue higher education
A shortage of teachers leads to a shortage of third-level students. A shortage of third-level students leads to a shortage of teachers. We must break this dangerous cycle.
Commentary: Offshore wind is Maine’s opportunity of a century
The economic, climate and energy benefits of locally designed and constructed wind technology promise to be monumental for our state.
Our View: If only a constitutional housing provision could provide homes
A spiritual gesture is no match for Maine’s material crisis. Plus: Why UMaine must proceed cautiously with remote learning.