By focusing on vulnerable communities, local government and small business, the Legislature can ensure our state makes the clean energy transition equitable.
Siobhán Brett
Opinion editor
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: U.S. defense budget keeps growing for the wrong reasons
Eye-watering defense spending is predicated on a belief that the global balance of power is moving to America’s disadvantage. Is it though?
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Musk, Trump and the demeaning of America
Why have the CEO of Twitter and the former president both achieved such prominence at this particular point in history?
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: What’s your 2022 word of the year?
If you’re not happy with where you’re landing, then maybe it’s not too soon to start thinking about the word of 2023.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Lobster deal demonstrates power of bipartisanship
Just as lobsters go through the disruptive, vulnerable shedding process as they grow, the industry itself must now prepare for an uncomfortable period of upheaval.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Electoral Count Reform Act takes a 19th-century law into the 21st century
It took the violent breach of the Capitol to shine a spotlight on the pressing need for reform.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Jan. 6 committee report was clear – Trump must be held accountable
Thanks to the House panel’s investigation, we now have all the detail we need.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Rejoicing at the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act
Decades of work for LGBTQ+ inclusion and justice culminated in an unexpected invitation to the White House.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Reflecting on reflections – and how wildlife interact with Portland’s skyline
We thought when looking at the four PMA expansion finalists, ‘That sure is a lot of glass,’ the cause of many bird injuries or deaths.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
From the Press Herald Toy Fund: A note of sincere thanks this holiday season
For weeks you have been reading staff reports about all the reasons why you should support the annual Press Herald Toy Fund in the Spirit of Bruce Roberts. The work we do is amazing. It is magical. It is rewarding. It’s really hard. And it takes a village to make it all happen. Thank you […]