We can either punish people who use drugs or we can keep them alive.
Siobhán Brett
Opinion editor
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Young people should understand risks of high-potency marijuana
Almost seven in 10 Maine teenagers think it’s safe for them to use cannabis once or twice a week. It’s not.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Political bullying of educators must end
The community response to a rapidly changing world requires reflection, not repression. Let Maine take the lead.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Biden is right to stay firm on US support for Ukraine
The president has assured Ukraine that the U.S. will stand with it for “as long as it takes.” If it’s possible to expedite military assistance, he should do so.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Cross-border lobster meeting inspires confidence in right whale’s future
After a tempestuous 2022, I was heartened by the dialogue and dedication on display at the U.S.-Canada Lobster Town Meeting.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Trend of child labor violations demands greater vigilance
In Maine as across the U.S., young workers are being drafted in where other workers won’t go.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Ripping up train tracks would be a costly error
Private and public rail investment fits in with the state of Maine’s environmental agenda, and our growing population will embrace passenger rail.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Joe Biden won’t dump Kamala Harris as his running mate
The political cost of replacing her, if the thought ever crossed his mind, would far outweigh any gain.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Augusta must keep King Pine from marring Aroostook’s night skies
Many of you are aware of the King Pine wind farm, which was recently approved by the Public Utilities Commission and will be built in Aroostook County if it gets legislative support. This project will have an adverse impact on the wonderful night skies in the area. The aircraft warning lights in these towers can […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Think about how you use your relief check
Here we go again. Now the state of Maine is sending a $450 winter relief payment to each person eligible by what I would call outdated criteria. For me, I would call this money a luxury and not a necessity. I would encourage all Mainers who are in the same boat to consider donating their […]