Siobhán Brett

Commentary: Trump’s Republican rivals are right to seize the moment

by Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg Opinion June 11, 2023June 10, 2023

The former president is likely to be indicted a third time in Georgia for attempting to overturn the 2020 election – and could still be indicted a fourth time in connection with Jan. 6.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Expand Mainers’ eligibility for the Medicare Savings Program

by Jess Maurer Special to the Press Herald June 11, 2023June 10, 2023

There couldn’t be a better time to provide justice to the thousands of older Mainers now struggling to make ends meet.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: New friends dislodged my discomfort about being ‘from away’

by Adrian Adamo Special to the Press Herald June 11, 2023June 10, 2023

More than 34,000 people have moved to Maine since 2020. That’s 34,000 new identities trying to blend with a culture rich in history and tradition. I’m one of them.

Op-eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: Slow and steady negotiation best route for Maine tribes

by Jim Fossel June 11, 2023June 10, 2023

It’s not going to be easy to address tribal relations in one fell swoop. So let’s try another way.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: In Maine and nationwide, allyship during Pride Month has to be a serious business

by Chris McLaughlin Special to the Press Herald June 9, 2023June 8, 2023

When LGBTQ youth live in communities that do not stigmatize their sexual orientation or gender identity, these young people not only survive but also thrive.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: There’s no place for hate in Maine

by Bev Uhlenhake and Julian Rogers Special to the Press Herald June 9, 2023June 8, 2023

Our fear is that homophobic, transphobic and xenophobic rhetoric is slowly becoming routine, even expected. Let’s work together to ensure that’s not the case.