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opinion

Published
April 8, 2020

Commentary: Economy will come back when COVID crisis passes – but emissions don’t have to

Let’s help put Maine back to work by investing in an infrastructure that is cleaner and more resilient yet has a lower operating cost.
Published
April 7, 2020

Good Shepherd president: Scarcity caused by COVID crisis is daily reality for food-insecure Mainers

We must allow this experience to give us the empathy needed to inspire change.
Published
April 7, 2020

Maine Voices: Portland falls short in stopping virus’ spread among homeless community

Now city officials are demonizing people without homes, rather than explaining why they didn't take expert advice to open more shelters earlier.
Published
April 7, 2020

Our View: In time of coronavirus, covering your face shows social solidarity

A simple homemade mask demonstrates an understanding that we're all in this together.
Published
April 6, 2020

Our View: Even amid the outbreak, people dealing with addiction are not alone

Stay-at-home orders have made it difficult for people with substance use disorder, but there is still help out there.

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Published
April 5, 2020

Maine Voices: Even in this time of coronavirus, it’ll be OK, boomer

Hunkered down with someone born between 1946 and 1964? Talk to them, explain their health risks and limit their screen time.
Published
April 5, 2020

The Maine Millennial: When staying home is a heroic act

The battle against coronavirus requires everyone who isn't involved in the medical response to buy time for everyone who is.
Published
April 4, 2020

Another View: Now U.S. really needs infrastructure investment

Unlike other forms of stimulus spending, though, Congress could actually approach this in a fiscally prudent way.
Published
April 4, 2020

Sen. Carson: Columnist’s praise for LePage is out of place as COVID spreads

The former governor nearly eradicated public health nursing in Maine, putting the state at a disadvantage as it prepares for and respond to crises.
Published
April 4, 2020

Analysis: Cuomo asked why U.S. isn’t ready for mass shift to online education. Here’s why

It's about more than planning issues – it's also about inequitable access to technology, the benefits of face-to-face interactions and the services provided by schools.