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Columns

Published
June 4, 2020

Bill Nemitz: An open letter from Maine to the president who isn’t

Donald Trump's looming visit to Piscataquis County, another in a long line of ego trips, cannot be over soon enough.
Published
June 4, 2020

Maine Voices: Protect Maine’s immigrant communities from COVID-19

The virus’ spread among new Mainers can be slowed despite risk factors like the inability to socially distance and limited English proficiency.
Published
June 3, 2020

Leonard Pitts: Police violence is about more than ‘a few bad apples’

Systemic racism is what’s causing the deaths of one unarmed African American after another at the hands of law enforcement.
Published
June 3, 2020

Maine Voices: The question white parents don’t face – ‘Why do they hate us?’

George Floyd’s murder traumatized my daughter. White Americans should stop ignoring the racist acts and attitudes that helped lead to it.
Published
June 3, 2020

Commentary: Instead of reacting to the next disaster, let’s prepare for it

Programs are available for communities and businesses to rebuild, but what if we invested more in prevention instead?

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Published
June 2, 2020

Maine Voices: ‘Universal’ testing isn’t enough to protect nursing home residents from COVID

It's critical to do smart proactive testing of staff on COVID units and medical providers and staff working at multiple facilities or units.
Published
June 2, 2020

Sara Gideon: Washington’s COVID response has put partisan politics ahead of state, local needs

Senate Republicans focus on filling empty judgeships as Maine towns, cities and counties go without federal CARES Act funds.
Published
June 1, 2020

Commentary: Mainers need health clubs to reopen

Gyms and fitness studios are integral to restoring and maintaining the health of Maine residents.
Published
May 31, 2020

Jim Fossel: Gov. Mills has most to lose in COVID politics

Whether she opens the economy too fast or too slow, she will be held accountable in 2022.
Published
May 31, 2020

Maine Voices: It’s protective equipment, not a political symbol – put on your mask

Question business managers and owners who don't enforce orders, praise ones who do – and perfect your shocked stare.