Grief or no grief, everyone enters this time of year with high expectations. Try to determine what feels reasonable for you this year.
Siobhan Brett
Editorial Page Editor
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: To secure the right federal funds for broadband, Maine needs the right mapping
Recently released federal broadband maps still miss some spots. The Maine Connectivity Authority’s new tool allows members of the public to check if their home, camp or business is accurately recorded.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Santa Claus, our unlikely savior
Imagine the leg up that a peek behind the curtain gives to a developing brain trying to understand the world.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine failed to prepare for a tidal wave of evictions
The end of ‘unprecedented’ support for American renters demanded equally unprecedented consideration and careful management at the federal and state levels. It received nothing of the sort.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: How Americans can get more safe, sustainable seafood on their plates
Comprehensive standards for aquaculture farms in federal waters will drive job creation and let the industry meet growing domestic demand.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Let’s be there – again – for our besieged letter carriers
For successive years now, cries for help from the people who keep the United States Postal Service going have been ignored.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: A sensible gun permit law exists for hunting in Maine. It’s time we expand that.
A “homegrown” prohibition that fits with Maine’s culture and laws can provide us meaningful protection against gun violence.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine’s forests can protect our global climate, grow our local economy
We’ve uncovered clear pathways for Maine’s forests to participate in the mitigation of climate change.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Make America bored again, please
The madness of year-round politicking deprives us of the important ability to focus on the everyday stuff.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Perplexed by Sen. King’s response to Wabanaki legislation
For the sake of the many Mainers who received a similar response on the matter, I want to try to clear up some misconceptions.