If this column were a speech bubble, it would contain one word: Huh?
Siobhán Brett
Opinion editor
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?
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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
Commentary: Police working to repair Maine’s broken system of crisis response
Partnerships with mental health and substance use liaisons allow us to embed skilled professionals with police officers on calls. That’s what a robust, appropriate response looks like.
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 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 inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine needs more high schoolers to pursue higher education
A shortage of teachers leads to a shortage of college students. A shortage of college students leads to a shortage of teachers. We must break this dangerous cycle.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Inspired by the L.L. Bean lawsuit
(In response to our March 1 story “Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L. Bean sued over a ‘waterproof’ claim.”) Let’s thank that lady from New York Who shopped at Bean’s to her regret Deep water caused her zippered boots To make her little tootsies wet. A refund with no questions asked? That’s […]