We believe the proposal to shift Portland from a council-manager system to a council-executive mayor system goes too far, too fast.
Siobhán Brett
Opinion editor
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Robots may not be coming for your job – but they are coming
While it’s good that we’re a lot less scared about automation leaving us unemployed, we still have to be ready for it.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Trump’s no-good, terrible, very bad day was a very good one for America
The 222-page lawsuit – detailed, well-documented and damning – speaks for itself.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Kennebec River dam debate hijacked by red herring
Fish passage proponents have agreed to a solution that preserves access to adequate water for the Sappi paper mill. It’s now a question of commitment, engineering options and funding.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine well placed to take lead in rooting out ageism
Our state has the highest median age in the nation (44.8 years). Our attitudes haven’t necessarily kept pace.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine correctional system buckling under weight of staffing shortage
Longstanding staff shortages and an overreliance on overtime come with many costs.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: An attack on a Maine school librarian is an attack on democracy
The professional school library community will continue to uphold the principle of intellectual freedom. But we need your help.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Can the congressional races hold our interest?
The Golden-Poliquin debate disagreement makes the issues-based tack taken by 1st District candidate Ed Thelander look pretty good.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: Should our right-to-die laws be expanded, or are we moving too far too fast?
The same concerns that trouble opponents to the legalization of assisted suicide should trouble those in favor of it.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Kids cannot learn until they feel secure
I’ve been lucky enough to get a glimpse into Maine’s public schools. What I see is teachers and support staff busting their buns every day for Maine’s kiddos, despite being overworked and underpaid.