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Published
September 28, 2022

Wastewater data suggests creeping COVID-19 levels in Midcoast

Though COVID-19 case counts have remained flat, wastewater data suggests concentrations of the virus are on the rise in Brunswick and Bath.
Published
September 21, 2022

Commentary: Parents shaped COVID-19 policies more than politics did

That the pandemic served as ‘a wrecking ball for ... public education’ is in no doubt. But blame should not be laid on schools alone.
Published
September 15, 2022

Commentary: Training in mental health first aid is now freely available – let’s access it

All Mainers can benefit from knowing strategies to help each other in crisis and non-crisis situations. Think of it like CPR.
Published
September 8, 2022

Commentary: Closing schools should be the last option in a pandemic

Education losses might have been justified if it could be shown remote learning saved children’s lives. It can’t.
Published
August 29, 2022

Another View: Fauci waged war on foolish refusals of facts. He’s earned America’s heartfelt thanks.

The nation’s leading infectious disease expert is retiring in December. His mistakes were small compared to his successes.

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Published
August 26, 2022

Our View: We cannot forget about long COVID

The federal government isn’t working fast enough to find solutions to this debilitating illness.
Published
August 24, 2022

Commentary: Scientists love issuing warnings. Here’s one for them.

When it comes to both COVID and climate change, don’t condescend – suggest steps people can take that have a positive impact.
Published
August 18, 2022

CDC head reflects on pandemic response at Freeport forum

Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah and global health expert Kara Palamountain discussed the current state of the pandemic and other public health topics at a Freeport talk Wednesday evening.
Published
August 11, 2022

Commentary: I’m working in my jammies, and I’m just fine

Mounting concern for remote workers’ health and well-being rings hollow.
Published
August 7, 2022

Brunswick opens cooling shelter to combat heat wave

The Brunswick Parks & Recreation Department opened an air-conditioned space to the public from Thursday through Sunday as the Midcoast confronted dangerously high temperatures.