Yes, I know my child is sick. That would be the reason I’m calling my pediatrics office for a sick visit.A few weeks ago, my 3-year-old was running a fever and sick with – well, something, but I didn’t know what. I had run to the store for more children’s Tylenol or Motrin, only to […]
Siobhán Brett
Opinion editor
Commentary: Brittney Griner is home. Next up should be Paul Whelan.
Now that the WNBA star has been released from a Russian penal colony, here are some other changes I’d like to see.
Letter to the editor: Expand winter assistance to Maine’s homeless
It is disappointing that the plan to distribute checks to help Mainers with heating costs has failed. It would have been most welcome relief for some of the skyrocketing cost of fuel this winter. Since the Legislature will have to go back to the drawing board, I wish to ask that a larger portion be […]
Letter to the editor: Candidates for office need to be held to a high standard
In recent years, a president has shown us the negative consequences of electing a candidate without experience of service or understanding of his job. Sadly nowadays many people can’t be trusted to adhere to traditional but unwritten and unenforced rules of ethics, morality, and government. The 2024 election cycle has already begun because the impeached […]
Letter to the editor: Mainers without internet can’t wait for new infrastructure
Today, internet access is more crucial than ever. That’s why it’s been encouraging to see efforts from Maine lawmakers to bring connectivity to every remaining unserved Mainer who still lacks it. State agencies and town select boards across the state are considering how to best close Maine’s digital divide with the significant federal funding that […]
Maine Voices: Trail networks, while popular, aren’t for everybody
Maine is an aging state. My partner and I don’t believe we’re the only people who feel rail would be better than trail.
Commentary: Is computer programming a ‘dirty job’?
Tech sector drawbacks like low job security, burnout and frustration are keeping more people from entering the industry.
Maine Voices: As Georgia showed us, it’s up to voters to raise the bar
Qualities like character, courage and competence get lost when we vote along party lines.
The Maine Millennial: Have we learned nothing from #MeToo?
If employers do not intervene in low-level boundary-pushing, sexual harassment will continue to persist across all workplaces.
Our View: Political maneuvers insult the Maine people waiting for help
Last week’s vote on heating assistance, and the blame game that ensued, took the focus away from the only place it should be.